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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!!
WILD ANIMALS – WANYAMA WA PORINI
ROADS SIGNS – ALAMA ZA BARABARA
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| Leopard | Chui | |
| Snake | Nyoka | |
Zebra |
Punda milia | |
| Rhino | Kifaru | |
| Lion | Simba | |
| Elephant | Ndovu/tembo | |
| Bird | Ndege | |
| Tortoise | Kobe | |
| Giraffe | Twiga | |
| Rat | Panya | |
| Hippo | Kiboko | |
| Hyena | Fisi | |
| Baboon | Nyani | |
| Buffalo | Nyati | |
| Scorpion | Ng'e | |
| Dog | Mbwa | |
Crocodile |
Mamba | |
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI |
|---|---|
| No way through | Hakuna njia |
| Repair roads | Njia inatengenezwa |
| Give way | Peyana njia |
| Railway crossing | Kivuko reli |
| Detour | Kuzunguka |
Slippery roads |
Njia Inateleza |
SOME USEFUL EXPRESSION – MISEMO MUHIMU
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Ahsante |
| I am sorry | Ninasikitika |
| I beg your pardon | Nanomba msamaha |
| Excuse me | Nipishe tafadhali |
| Welcome | Karibu |
| Please | Tafadhali |
| At once | Mora moja |
| As soon as possible | Haraka iwezekanavyo |
| Urgent | Haraka/upesi |
| Come here | Kuja hapa |
| Go there | Nenda pale |
| Please sit down | Tafdhali keti chini |
| No smoking | Usivute sigara |
| Silence | Kimya |
| No through way | Hakuna njia |
| What is your name? | Jina lako ni nani? |
| Where have you come from? | Umetoka wapi? |
| Where have you been? | Ulikuwa wapi? |
| Where are you going? | Unaenda wapi/ |
| Rainbow | Upinde |
| It is raining | Kuna nyesha |
| It is drizzling | Kuna rasharasha |
| There is an accident | Kuna ajali |
| Congratulations | Pongezi |
| I am pleased! | Nimefurahi |
| I love you | Nakupenda |
| I am sick | Niko mgonjwa |
| I am happy/glad | Nina furaha sana |
| I am from Kenya | Natoka Kenya |
| I am hungry | Naona njaa |
| Men's room | Choo cha wanaume |
| Ladies room | Choo cha wanawake |
| Wait a moment | Ngoja Kidogo |
| I do not understand | Sielewi |
| I do not know | Sijui |
I would like |
Ningependa |
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 |
STATIONERIES – DUKA LA VITATU
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| Map | Ramani | |
| Dictionary | Kamusi | |
| Paper | Karatasi | |
| Ink | Wino | |
| Pencil | Kalamu | |
| Fountain | pen Kalamu ya wino | |
| Eraser | Kifutio | |
| Envelop | Bahasha | |
| Writing pads | Karatasi | |
| Wrapping | Karatasi ya kufungu mizingo | |
| Carbon paper | Karatasi ya kuandikia | |
Newspaper |
Gazeti | |
WAYS OF TRANSPORT - USAFIRI
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| Air | Anga | |
| Road | Barabara | |
| Railway | Reli | |
| Water | Maji | |
| Ship | Meli | |
| Aeroplane | Ndege | |
| Car | Motokaa/gari | |
Taxi |
Texi | |
ENVIRONMENT – MAZINGIRA
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI |
|---|---|
| Ocean | Bahari |
| Forest | Msitu |
| Sand | Mchanga |
| Desert | Jangwa |
| Valleys | Bonde |
| Borders | Mipaka |
| Mountains | Milima |
| Animals parks | Mbuga za wanyama |
| Flowers | Maua |
| Animals | Wanyama |
| Stones | Mawe |
| Snow | Theluji |
| Minerals | Madini |
| Air | Hewa |
| Water | Maji |
| Rivers | Mito |
Lakes |
Ziwa |
MEANS OF TRANSPORT–AINA ZA USAFIRISHAJI
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroplane | Ndege | |
| Bus | Basi | |
| Car | Gari | |
| Bicycle | Baisikeli | |
| Motorcycle | Pikipiki | |
| Train | Gari la moshi | |
| Ship | Meli | |
| Boat | Mashua | |
Wheel cart |
Mkokoteni | |
TIME –SAA
COMPASS DIRECTION – DIRA
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI |
|---|---|
| Seven O'clock | Saa moja Asubuhi |
| Nine O'clock | Saa tatu Asubuhi |
| Eleven O'clock | Saa tano Asubuhi |
| One O'clock | Saa saba Adhuhuri |
| Three O'clock | Saa tisa Mchana |
Five O'clock |
Saa kumi na moja |
| ENGLISH | KISWAHILI | |
|---|---|---|
| North | Kaskazini | |
| North West | Kaskazini Magharibi | |
| North East | Kaskazini Mashariki | |
South |
Kusini | |
| South West | Kusini Magharibi | |
| South East | Kusini Mashariki | |
| West | Magharibi | |
East |
Mashariki | |
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