Learn Swahili
Basic Swahili Terms and Phrases
Jambo!
We have created a small guide for you to prepare for your next adventure. Below are a few Swahili terms to get you started on your journey into Tanzania. These will help you engage with the locals and better understand the people.
English | Swahili | English | Swahili |
Hello | Jambo | Welcome | Karibu |
How are you? | Habari gani?/yako? | Fine | Mzuri/Nzuri Sana |
What’s your name | Jina lako ni nani? | My name is… | Jina langu ni … |
Please | Tafadhali | Thank you | Asante sana |
Good morning | Habari ya asubuhi | Good afternoon | Habari ya mchana |
Good evening | Habari ya jioni | Good night | Usiku mwema |
Sleep Well | Lala salama | Goodbye | Kwaheri |
Yes | Ndio | No | Hapana |
Today | Leo | Tomorrow | Kesho |
Do you speak English? | Unazungumza Kiingereza? | Slow | Pole Pole |
How much does it cost? | Shilingi Ngapi? | Where is…? | Iko wapi …? |