Hello, thank you, sorry, please. Four words that carry more weight than anything else you will learn, because they are the ones that tell a stranger you are trying. The polite forms are here too, and they matter more than beginners expect. Press any line to hear it.
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Greetings & Basics
HabariHello
AsanteThank you
NdiyoYes
HapanaNo
SamahaniSorry / Excuse me
Habari yako?How are you?
Niko salamaI'm fine
KwaheriGoodbye
UsijaliNo worries
Nimefurahi kukufahamuNice to meet you
Magic Little Words
Neno la heshima (wanaume)Polite word (men)
Neno la heshima (wanawake)Polite word (women)
Neno la swali (ndiyo/hapana)Question word (yes/no)
TayariAlready
Ita- (wakati ujao)Will (future)
Ina- (sasa hivi)Right now (-ing)
Zaidi ya yoteThe most (superlative)
SanaVery / a lot
KidogoA little bit
PiaAlso / too
Formal & Polite
Wewe (rasmi)You (very formal)
Tafadhali (rasmi)Please (formal)
Naomba ruhusa…May I… (permission)
Mpendwa… (barua rasmi)Dear… (formal letter)
Kwa heshimaWith respect
Asante sana (rasmi)Thank you (very formal)
Samahani (rasmi)Apologies (formal)
Furaha kukuhudumiaHappy to serve you
Tafadhali subiri kidogoPlease wait a moment (formal)
Ya haraka zaidiMost urgent
Compliments & Cheer
Una kipaji!Very talented!
Umefanya vizuriWell done
Ninajivunia weweProud of you
Usikate tamaaDon't give up
JiaminiBelieve in yourself
Endelea kupiganaKeep fighting
Ya kushangazaAmazing / impressive
Endelea hivyo!Keep it up!
Bora sanaOutstanding
Asante kwa kutokata tamaaThanks for not giving up
Reactions & Interjections
Wow!Wow!
Lo!Whoa!
Pole sana!Oh no! / that's bad
Vizuri sana!That's great!
Kweli?!Really?!
Una bahati!Lucky you!
InasikitishaWhat a shame
NimeshtukaStartled / shocked
Eh?Huh? / eh?
Bora kabisa!Awesome!
Polite & Kind Words
Neno la heshima (mwanaume)Polite particle (male speaker)
Neno la heshima (mwanamke)Polite particle (female speaker)