Some Swahili words and phrases have been burned into my brain. So much so, that I’ll probably be using them frequently even upon my return home. I give you a cheat sheet now so you can study and understand what I’m saying later:
Karibu (kah-REE-boo) – welcome/come in
Asante (ah-SAHN-tay) – thank you
Pole sana (POH-lay SAH-na) – bummer!
Tayari (ta-YAH-ree) – ready
Nini? (NEE-nee) – What?
Twende (TWEN-day) – Let’s go.
Njoo (nn-JOH) – come
Acha! (AH-cha) – Stop it!
Hamna shida (HAHM-na SHEE-da) – No problem.
Unafanya nini? (oo-na-FAHN-yah NEE-nee) – What are you doing?
Unaenda wapi? (oo-na-EN-da WAH-pee) – Where are you going?
Subiri kidogo (soo-BEE-ree kee-DOH-goh) – Wait a little.
Happy studying!
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Hello,
You dont know me but i was on the trip to Tanzania with Sara and the gang from CSBSJU. Sound like you’re having a great time. Kiss Godi for me. He was my baby when I was in Tanzania. How is he by the way?