25 Basic Swahili Phrases for Beginners (Language Guide)

Here’s a list of 25 basic Swahili phrases for beginners:

Greetings

  1. Jambo! – Hello!
  2. Habari? – How are you?
  3. Nzuri! – Good!
  4. Asante! – Thank you!
  5. Karibu! – Welcome!

Common Expressions

  1. Tafadhali. – Please.
  2. Samahani. – Excuse me / I’m sorry.
  3. Ndio. – Yes.
  4. Hapana. – No.
  5. Sijui. – I don’t know.

Introductions

  1. Naitwa… – My name is…
  2. Wewe unaitwaje? – What is your name?
  3. Ninatoka… – I am from…
  4. Ninaishi… – I live in…

Asking Questions

  1. Unazungumza Kiswahili? – Do you speak Swahili?
  2. Kuna shida? – Is there a problem?
  3. Wapi? – Where?
  4. Lini? – When?
  5. Nini? – What?

Directions

  1. Kushoto. – Left.
  2. Kulia. – Right.
  3. Mbele. – Forward.
  4. Nyuma. – Backward.

Farewells

  1. Kwaheri! – Goodbye!
  2. Tutaonana! – See you later!

Conclusion

These phrases will help you engage in basic conversations and navigate common situations in Swahili-speaking regions. Happy learning!

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