50 Common Phrases

Hello - Hujambo?

Hi (informal) - Mambo?

How are you? - Habari gani?

I'm fine - Nzuri.

Very good - Nzuri sana.

What's your name? - Jina lako nani?

My name is… - Jina langu ni…

Nice to meet you - Nimefurahi kukutana nawe.

Where are you from? - Unatoka wapi?

I am from the United States - Ninatoka Marekani.

Do you speak English? - Unazungumza Kiingereza?

I am learning Swahili - Ninajifunza Kiswahili.

Please - Tafadhali.

Thank you - Asante.

Thank you very much - Asante sana.

You're welcome - Karibu.

Excuse me - Samahani.

Sorry - Pole.

No problem - Hakuna shida.

I understand - Ninaelewa.

I don't understand - Sielewi.

I know - Ninajua.

I don't know - Sijui.

Can you help me? - Unaweza kunisaidia?

How much is it? - Ni bei gani?

Where is the bathroom? - Bafu liko wapi?

What time is it? - Saa ngapi?

Let's go - Twende.

Come here - Njoo hapa.

Wait a moment - Subiri kidogo.

Good morning - Habari za asubuhi.

Good afternoon - Habari za mchana.

Good evening - Habari za jioni.

Good night - Lala salama.

See you later - Tutaonana baadaye.

Have a good day - Uwe na siku njema.

What are you doing? - Unafanya nini?

I am working - Ninafanya kazi.

I am studying - Ninasoma.

I am tired - Nimechoka.

I am hungry - Nina njaa.

I am thirsty - Nina kiu.

I like it - Ninaipenda.

I don't like it - Siipendi.

That's true - Hiyo ni kweli.

Of course - Bila shaka.

Maybe - Labda.

Really? - Kweli?

Be careful - Kuwa makini.

Safe travels - Safari njema.