Swahili Phrases , also known as Kiswahili, is the indigenous language of the country.
Infact, Swahili is the most commonly spoken language in Africa. It is the national language of Kenya. If one is traveling to Kenya, and one has a good knowledge about Swahili phrases and terms, then it will surely help one to communicate with the local people in an easy manner.
Swahili was born in the eastern part of the country. It is actually not the native language of the country. In fact, the language is a combination of Arabian, Persian and Bantu language. The language has adopted phrases from English, Persian Portuguese, Hindi and German. Today Swahili, is spoken throughout the country and it will be good to have a knowledge of Swahili,a s it will help one to move around the rural and remote parts of the country.
Swahili Phrases and their meanings that will help you in your vacation in this country are as follows:
- Jambo- hi/hello
- Hujambo?-. Is anything the matter? or How are you?
- Sijambo? -Nothing is the matter. or I am fine.
- Habari za asubuhi? -What's the news of the morning? or Good morning?
- Nzuri/ Njema- Good / Fine
- Salama- Fine/ Peaceful
- Habari za nyumbani?- What is the news at home? or How is home?
- Habari za shule?- How is school?
- Asante - Thank you
- Kwaheri- goodbye
- Hodi!- May I come in?
- Nina swali- I have a question
- Tafadhali- Please
- Ndiyo- yes
- Hapana- no
- Samahani- pardon me/ excuse me
By getting to know the Swahili phrases, you will be able to interact with the people of the country and move around easily.
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