Starter Words & Phrases PDF
Essential greetings, survival phrases, numbers, polite expressions, pronunciation help, and mini-dialogues.
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Basic words students learn first
Every Swahili word includes a simple pronunciation guide so learners can practice out loud from day one.
JamboJAHM-bohHello
Habari?hah-BAH-reeHow are you?
Nzurin-ZOO-reeFine/good
Asanteah-SAHN-tehThank you
Karibukah-REE-booWelcome
Tafadhalitah-fah-DHAH-leePlease
Samahanisah-mah-HAH-neeExcuse me/sorry
Kwaherikwah-HEH-reeGoodbye
Ndiyon-DEE-yohYes
Hapanahah-PAH-nahNo
Sielewisee-eh-LEH-weeI do not understand
PolepolePOH-leh POH-lehSlowly
Rafikirah-FEE-keeFriend
Chakulachah-KOO-lahFood
MajiMAH-jeeWater
Safarisah-FAH-reeJourney/travel
LeoLEH-ohToday
KeshoKEH-shohTomorrow
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