Basic Swahili for Foreigners
Basic Swahili for Foreigners: The most spoken language in Kenya is Swahili. As a tourist, when you come to Kenya you will hear common words like “Jambo” “Habari yako”. These are some of the first words that you will learn when you step into Kenya.
Swahili is commonly known as Kiswahili and is one of Kenya’s national languages in Kenya.
Today we are going to look at Swahili basics for travelers
Basic Swahili for Foreigners
Swahili Greeting | Swahili Response | English Greeting | English Response |
Jambo? | Jambo | Hello | Hello |
Habari? | Nzuri or Njema | How are things? | Fine or good |
Hujambo? | Sijambo | How are you? | I’m fine |
Kwaheri | Table | Kwaheri | Bye / Goodbye |
Asante | Karibu | Thank you | Welcome |
Kenyan Currency
English Name for Kenyan Currency | Kiswahili Name |
1 Shilling | Shillingi Moja |
5 Shillings | Shillingi Tano |
10 Shillings | Shillingi Kumi |
20 Shillings | Shillingi Ishirini |
50 Shillings | Shillingi Hamsini |
100 Shillings | Shillini Mia Moja |
200 Shillings | Shillingi Mia Mbili |
500 Shillings | Shillingi Mia Tano |
1000 Shillings | Shillingi Elfu Moja |