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 |