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In addition to English, Kiswahili language is widely spoken throughout East Africa and the neighbouring countries. It is always good to pick a few words of the local people while travelling. When you even utter simple words in the local language, it makes the people more welcoming, friendly and indeed
opens them up to you. It makes them feel you are a part of them. The pronunciation is just as in English. Welcome to this simple English-Kiswahili
Tutorial. Karibu!!
CLOTHING – MAVAZI
WORKERS – WAFANYI KAZI
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| Trousers | Suruali | |
| Shorts | Kaptula | |
| Shirt | Shati | |
| Sweater | Fulana | |
| Brassiere | Shindiria | |
| Skirt | Rinda (Sketi) | |
| Shoes | Viatu | |
| Socks | Soksi | |
| Petty coat | Kamisi | |
| Blouse | Shati la kike | |
| Dress | Nguo | |
| Coat | Koti | |
| Rain coat | Koti la mvua | |
| Hat | Kofia | |
Tie |
Tai |
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI |
|---|---|
| Teacher | Mwalimu |
| Captain | Nahodha |
| Cyclist | Mwendeshanji baiskeli |
| Leader | Kiongozi |
| Preacher | Mhubiri |
| Doctor | Daktari |
| Driver | Dereva |
| Pilot | Rubani |
| Barber | Kinyozi |
| Mason | Mwashi |
| Student/pupil | Mwanafunzi |
| Carpenter | Seremala |
| Police | Askari |
| Lawyer | Wakili |
| Athletee | Mwanariadha |
| Sportsman | Mchezaji/mwana michezo |
| Artist | Msanii |
| Casual labour | Kibarua |
| Skilled labourer | Fundi |
| Secretary | Katibu |
| Engineer | Mkandisi |
| Nurse | Muuguzi/Nesi |
| Fisherman | Mvuvi |
| Watchman | Mlinzi |
| Midwife | Mkunga |
| Farmer | Mkulima |
Clerk |
Karani |
DOMESTIC ANIMALS – MIFUNGO
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cow | Ngombe | |
| Calf | Ndama | |
| Horse | Farasi | |
| Donkey | Punda | |
| Cat | Paka | |
| Dog | Mbwa | |
Pig |
Nguruwe |
PEOPLE – WATU
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| Lover | Mpenzi | |
| Daughter | Binti | |
| Husband | Mume | |
| Wife | Mke | |
| In-laws | Shemeji | |
| Niece | Mpwa | |
| Nephew | Mpwa | |
| Widow | Mjane | |
| Orphan | Yatima | |
| Bachelor | Kapera | |
Spinster |
Mwanamwali |
DOMESTIC ANIMALS – MIFUNGO
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI |
|---|---|
| Rabbit | Sungura |
| Hen | Kuku |
| Cock | Jogoo |
| Chick | Kifaranga |
| Duck | Bata |
| Turkey | Bata Mzinga |
| Bull | Ndume |
| Bird | Ndege |
| Goat | Mbuzi |
| Bird | Ndege |
| Goat | Mbuzi |
Sheep |
Kondoo |
ORNAMENTS – MAPAMBO
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| Bangle | Bangili | |
| Ring | Pete | |
| Chain./necklace | Mkufu | |
| Nose stud | Kipini | |
| Watch | Saa | |
| Ear ring | Herini/kipuli | |
| Anklet | Furungu | |
| Crown | Taji |
FOODSTUFF AND FRUITS – VYAKULA NA MATUNDA
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI |
|---|---|
| Carrots | Karoti |
| Cheese | Jibini |
| Pork | Nyama ya Nguruwe |
| Banana | Ndizi |
| Paw paw | Pai pai |
| Orange | Machungwa |
| Mangoes | Maembe |
| Grapes | Zabibu |
| Guavas | Mapera |
Avocado |
Barachichi |
COLOUR – RANGI
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Majano | |
| Red | Nyekundu | |
| Green | Kijani kibichi | |
| Purple | Zambarau | |
| Grey | Rangi ya majivu/kijivu | |
| Cream | Rangi ya mtindi | |
| Brown | Rangi maji ya kunde/kahawia | |
| White | Nyeupe | |
| Black | Nyeusi | |
| Blue | Samawati/Buluu | |
| Light brown | Hudhurungi | |
| Pink | Waridi | |
Orange |
Dharabu nyekundu | |
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI |
|---|---|
| Cotton wool | Pamba |
| Bandage | Vitambaa vya pamba |
| Medicine | Dawa |
| Syringe | Sinbano |
| Soap | Sabuni |
| Sedative | Dawa ya kutuliza |
| Pain | Uchungu |
Deodorant |
Manukato |
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