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Essential greetings, survival phrases, numbers, polite expressions, pronunciation help, and mini-dialogues.
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Starter Vocabulary
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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A cleaner learning hub for printable guides, culture notes, travel language, audio practice, and classroom-ready Swahili activities.
01 / Food
Food Vocabulary
Learn how to order pilau, chapati, samaki, chai, mandazi, dengu, market fruit and everyday meals with confidence.
Practice travel phrases
02 / Travel
Travel Routes
Use language for heritage stops, markets, transport, directions, hotels, ferries, guides and respectful greetings.
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03 / Audio
Sound Practice
Build pronunciation rhythm through vowels, syllables, call-and-response drills, songs, ngoma patterns and speaking prompts.
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04 / Culture
Culture Notes
Connect vocabulary to kanga sayings, Tinga Tinga art, taarab, oral poetry, coastal hospitality and Swahili identity.
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Greetings, numbers, pronunciation, survival phrases.
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