Welcome! In this section, you'll learn the most common Swahili greetings to help you connect and communicate warmly.
| English | Swahili | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello / Hi | Habari | |
| I respect you (used when greeting elders) | Shikamoo | |
| I acknowledge your respect (response to "Shikamoo") | Marahaba | |
| What's up? | Mambo? | |
| Cool | Poa (response to "Mambo") | |
| How are you? (singular) | Hujambo? | |
| I’m fine (response to "Hujambo") | Sijambo | |
| How are you? (plural) | Hamjambo? | |
| We’re fine (response to "Hamjambo") | Hatujambo | |
| Fine | Salama | |
| Welcome | Karibu | |
| Thank you | Asante | |
| Goodbye (singular) | Kwa heri | |
| Goodbye (plural) | Kwa herini | |
| Good morning | Habari ya asubuhi | |
| Good afternoon | Habari ya mchana | |
| Good evening | Habari ya jioni | |
| Good night | Usiku mwema | |
| How’s your day? | Habari za leo? | |
| How’s your night? | Habari za usiku? |