Swahili is one of the official language in Tanzania.
You might find these simple words to be useful.
| Greetings |
| Hujambo. |
Hello |
| Sijambo! |
Hello/ I am fine |
| Habari za asubuhi? |
Good morning. |
| Nzuri (sana) |
Very well |
| Habari? |
How are you? |
| Nzuri (sana) |
Very well |
| Asante |
Thank you. |
| Kuwaheri |
See you |
| Useful Phrases |
| Unasema Kiingereza? |
Do you speak English? |
| Ndiyo |
Yes |
| Hapana |
No |
| ...iko wapi? |
Where is...? |
| Jina lako nani? |
What is your name? |
| Jina langu... |
My name is... |
| Bei gani? |
How much? |
| Hii ni nini? |
What is this? |
| Numbers |
| moja |
1 |
| mbili |
2 |
| tatu |
3 |
| nne |
4 |
| tano |
5 |
| sita |
6 |
| saba |
7 |
| nane |
8 |
| tisa |
9 |
| kumi |
10 |
