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🇰🇪 Swahili work and office phrases

The first day at a job is the day the language stops being a hobby. Here is the office, the meeting, the interview and the names of the jobs themselves. Press any line to hear it.

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Work & Study

Kufanya kaziTo work
KaziJob
OfisiOffice
ShuleSchool
MwalimuTeacher
MwanafunziStudent
KusomaTo study
MtihaniExam
Chuo kikuuUniversity
MkutanoMeeting

Business Basics

KampuniCompany
BosiBoss
Mfanyakazi mwenzanguColleague
MtejaCustomer
MkatabaContract
MradiProject
MshaharaSalary
Kadi ya biasharaBusiness card
MasokoMarketing
FaidaProfit

Professional Phrases

Nimefurahi kufanya kazi naweA pleasure working with you
Ningependa kupanga mkutanoI'd like to schedule a meeting
Tafadhali tuma nyarakaPlease send the documents
NakubaliI agree
SikubaliI disagree
Niache nifikirieLet me think about it
Ya harakaUrgent
Yote yamekamilikaIt's all done
Asante kwa muda wakoThank you for your time
Tutaonana tenaSee you next time

Email & Office

Barua pepeEmail
NyarakaDocument
RipotiReport
Kutuma barua pepeTo send an email
Kuambatisha failiTo attach a file
KuchapaTo type / print
NakalaCopy
SahihiSignature
Kuahirisha mkutanoTo postpone the meeting
MuhtasariSummary

Careers & Interviews

Kuomba kaziTo apply for a job
MahojianoInterview
UzoefuExperience
UjuziSkill
Wasifu wa kaziResume / CV
Kupandishwa cheoPromotion
KujiuzuluTo resign
Kuanza kaziTo start a job
Muda woteFull-time
Kazi huruFreelance

Networking & Success

BiasharaBusiness
Karibu!Welcome!
Tafadhali endeleaPlease, go ahead
Samahani kwa kuchelewaSorry I'm late
Bora kabisa!Excellent!
FursaOpportunity
UfanisiSuccess
KushirikianaTo cooperate
KusherehekeaTo celebrate
Unaweza!You can do it!

Meetings & Strategy

AjendaAgenda
KuwasilishaTo present
SlaidiSlide
SwaliQuestion
JibuAnswer
LengoGoal
MkakatiStrategy
BajetiBudget
Muda wa mwishoDeadline
TimuTeam

Selling Online

Kuuza mtandaoniTo sell online
Ofa maalumPromotion (deal)
PunguzoDiscount
UwasilishajiDelivery
Maoni ya watejaReview
ChapaBrand
TangazoAdvertisement
BidhaaProduct
Akiba ya bidhaaStock (inventory)
Mteja wa kawaidaRegular customer

Startup & Innovation

Kampuni changaStartup
WazoIdea
UbunifuInnovation
Kukusanya fedhaTo raise funds
MwekezajiInvestor
BidhaaProduct
KujaribuTo test / try
KukuaTo grow
KushindwaTo fail
MaonoVision

HR & Team

MfanyakaziEmployee
MenejaManager
Usaili wa kaziJob interview
MshaharaSalary
Siku ya likizoDay off / leave
Tathmini ya utendajiPerformance review
MafunzoTraining
KiongoziBoss / leader
Kazi ya pamojaTeamwork
Likizo ya ugonjwaSick leave

Logistics & Shipping

KifurushiParcel
Kutuma bidhaaTo ship / send
GhalaWarehouse
Kufuatilia kifurushiTrack a package
AnwaniAddress
Malipo wakati wa kupokeaCash on delivery
Uwasilishaji wa harakaExpress delivery
UzitoWeight
Ada ya usafirishajiShipping fee
ImerudishwaReturned (parcel)

Customer Service

Huduma kwa watejaCustomer service
KulalamikaTo complain
Samahani kwa usumbufuSorry for the inconvenience
Kurudisha pesaRefund
Kubadilisha bidhaaExchange item
DhamanaWarranty
KuridhikaSatisfied
Wasiliana nasiContact us
Asante kwa kutumia huduma yetuThanks for your business
Daima tayari kusaidiaAlways happy to help

Jobs & Professions

PolisiPolice officer
MuuguziNurse
MhandisiEngineer
MkulimaFarmer
MfanyabiasharaMerchant / seller
MfanyabiasharaBusinessperson
MsaniiArtist
RubaniPilot
FundiTechnician / mechanic
KaziOccupation

Interview & Goals

NguvuStrength (skill)
UdhaifuWeakness
MsukumoInspiration
Kuwa na azimioTo be determined
KuendelezaTo develop / improve
WajibuResponsibility
Kufanya kazi kwa bidiiTo work hard
KufanikiwaTo succeed
Kufanya bidiiTo do my best
Wakati ujaoFuture

Office Tasks

Mkutano mtandaoniOnline meeting
RatibaSchedule
Tarehe ya mwishoDeadline
Kuwasilisha kaziSubmit work
Tunaweza kuahirisha?Can we reschedule?
Kazi nyingiLots of work
Pumzika kidogoTake a break
Tuko sawaWe're on the same page
Kazi imekamilikaThe work is done
Kufanya kazi ziadaWork overtime

Presentations

Habari zenu nyoteHello everyone
Leo nitazungumza kuhusuToday I'll talk about
Kuna maswali?Any questions?
Angalia slaidi hiiLook at this slide
Kwa muhtasariIn summary
Asante kwa kusikilizaThanks for listening
Mnafikiri nini?What do you think?
Kwa mfanoFor example
Jambo muhimuKey point
Kama ilivyopangwaAs planned

Sales & Closing

Una nia?Are you interested?
Bei maalumSpecial price
Ofa ya mwishoFinal offer
KuamuaTo decide
Ubora umehakikishwaQuality guaranteed
Malipo ya awamuPayment in instalments
Thamani kubwaGreat value
Tumekubaliana hivyoDeal, agreed
Asante kwa kuunga mkonoThanks for your support
Tutaonana tenaSee you again

Job Skills

Kutatua matatizoProblem-solving
Kazi ya pamojaTeamwork
UbunifuCreativity
UongoziLeadership
KuwahiPunctual
Anayeweza kubadilikaAdaptable
Mwasilianaji mzuriGood communicator
UzoefuExperience
Anayejifunza harakaFast learner
Mwenye wajibuResponsible

Meeting Etiquette

Asante kwa kujaThanks for coming
Tuanze mkutanoLet's begin the meeting
Naomba nisemeMay I say something?
Nakubali kabisaI strongly agree
Nipe muda nifikirieLet me think it over
Kufupisha hojaTo summarize the points
Kuna mashaka?Any doubts?
Miadi ijayoNext appointment
Asanteni nyoteThank you everyone
Tutaonana kwenye mkutanoSee you at the meeting

Jobs & Occupations

DaktariDoctor
MwalimuTeacher
PolisiPolice
MwanafunziStudent
MfanyakaziEmployee / staff
MmilikiOwner
MfanyabiasharaMerchant / vendor
MkulimaFarmer
AskariSoldier
MhandisiEngineer
MuuguziNurse
DerevaDriver

At the Office

OfisiOffice
DawatiDesk
BosiBoss
Mfanyakazi mwenzakoColleague
MkutanoMeeting
Barua pepeEmail
RipotiReport
Tarehe ya mwishoDeadline
HatiDocument
MradiProject
MshaharaSalary
Kuchukua likizoTo take leave
Mapumziko ya chakulaLunch break
MkuuChief
MwajiriwaEmployee
Mahali pa kaziWorkplace

Restaurant Work

Watu wangapi?How many people?
Ungependa nini?What would you like?
Subiri kidogo tafadhaliOne moment, please
Ndiyo, inawezekanaYes, can do
ImeishaSold out
Kuondoa vyombo mezaniTo clear the table
Kuosha vyomboTo wash dishes
Ni kitamu?Is it tasty?
OdaOrder (food order)
MshaharaSalary

Marketing & Ads

MasokoMarketing
TangazoAdvertisement
ChapaBrand
Hadhira lengwaTarget audience
KampeniCampaign
MauzoSales
Mteja mpyaNew customer
KusambaaTo go viral
PunguzoDiscount
Kusifiwa na watuWord of mouth

Remote Work

Kazi ya mbaliRemote work
Mkutano mtandaoniOnline meeting
Kuzima maikrofoniTo mute
Mtandao mbovuBad connection
Saa za eneoTime zone
Muda wa mwishoDeadline
Kutuma failiTo send a file
Kupumzika kidogoTo take a break
Kazi imekamilikaThe work is done
Uwiano wa maishaWork-life balance

Freelance & Invoices

Mfanyakazi huruFreelancer
AnkaraInvoice
Mteja wa kawaidaRegular client
Kiwango kwa saaHourly rate
Kuwasilisha kaziTo deliver the work
MarekebishoRevision
Kulipa kwa wakatiTo pay on time
Kazi zanguPortfolio
Kazi ya harakaRush job
KodiTax

Job Applications & CV

Kuomba kaziTo apply for a job
Wasifu wa kaziCV / Resume
Barua ya maombiCover letter
Uzoefu wa kaziWork experience
WadhaminiReferences
Nafasi ya kaziPosition
Mshahara unaotarajiwaExpected salary
Unaweza kuanza lini?When can you start?
Nimepata kaziI got the job
Mahojiano ya piliSecond interview

Leadership & Teamwork

Kiongozi mzuriA good leader
Kugawa majukumuTo delegate
KuwajibikaTo take responsibility
Kuongoza kwa mfanoTo lead by example
Sikiliza kila mtuListen to everyone
Wape timu sifaGive the team credit
Maamuzi magumuHard decisions
KuhamasishaTo inspire
Omba radhi ukikoseaApologize when wrong
KuaminianaTrust each other
MrejeshoFeedback
Lengo la pamojaA shared goal
Sherehekea mafanikioCelebrate the wins
Kukuza timuTo develop the team

Focus & Productivity

Kupanga vipaumbeleTo prioritize
UmakiniFocus
Kizuizi cha umakiniDistraction
Kitu kimoja kwa wakatiOne thing at a time
Orodha ya kaziTo-do list
Kazi ya harakaUrgent task
Kupoteza umakiniLosing concentration
Kupumzisha ubongoTo rest your brain
Kuweka kipima muda cha kaziTo set a work timer
Imekamilika kabla ya saa sitaDone before noon