Learn Kiswahili
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Although
English is widely used, knowing a
few words in Kiswahili becomes
handy especially if
you are
planning to take
one of our safaris
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English |
Swahili |
English |
Swahili |
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Aeroplane |
Ndege |
Animals |
Wanyama |
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Baggage |
Mizigo |
Buffalo |
Mbogo |
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Bye |
Kwaheri |
Cheetah |
Duma |
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Car |
Gari |
Elephant |
Tembo |
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Danger |
Hatari |
Gazelle |
Swala |
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Driver |
Dereva |
Giraffe |
Twiga |
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Ferry |
Boti |
Hippo |
Kiboko |
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Food |
Chakula |
Leopard |
Chui |
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Go |
Nenda |
Lion |
Simba |
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Help |
Saidia |
Rhino |
Kifaru |
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Hi/Hello |
Habari/Jambo |
Zebra |
Pundamilia |
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Hospital |
Hospitali |
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Journey |
Safari |
Other Words: |
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Let's Go |
Twende |
Mountain |
Mlima |
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Market |
Soko |
Girl |
Msichana |
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Medicine |
Dawa |
Boy |
Mvulana |
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No |
Hapana |
Father |
Baba |
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Bird |
Ndege |
Mother |
Mama |
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Please |
Tafadhali |
Brother |
Kaka |
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Quickly |
Haraka |
Sister |
Dada |
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Slowly |
Polepole |
Wonderful! |
Ajabu! |
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Thank you (very much) |
Asante (sana) |
Look! |
Angalia! |
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Toilet |
Choo |
I love you |
Nakupenada |
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Train |
Garimoshi |
Welcome to Arusha |
Karibu Arusha |
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Water |
Maji |
Where is a good Hotel? |
Wapi Hoteli nzuri? |
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Welcome |
Karibu |
Ninahitaji Chakula
tafadhali. |
I wouldlike something to
eat please. |
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Yes |
Ndio |
Nifanyie bei nzuri tafadhali |
Make a good price please |
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