Learn a few phrases in the Swahili Language

Common Swahili Phrases

Swahili to get you started…

Yes: Ndiyo

No: Hapana

Please: Tafadhali

Thank you: Asante (sana)

Encouraging Words and Phrases

Good: Nzuri!

Perfect work: Kazi kamili!

Fine: Sawa!

Spectacular: Kuvutia!

Good work: Kazi nzuri!

You do good work: Unafanya kazi nzuri!

Y'all do very good work: Mnafanya kazi nzuri sana!

This/that work is great: Hii/Hiyo kazi ni kubwa!

This/that is wonderful: Hii/Hiyo ni ajabu!

We are happy with you: Sisi tuna furaha na ninyi!

Y'all make us happy: Ninyi mnatusaidia kuwa na furaha!

God bless you: Mungu akubariki/ninyi!

Hello: Habari

Welcome: Karibu

Goodbye: Kwaheri

Go away: Ondoka