Welcome! In this section, you'll learn useful Swahili sentences to help you communicate effectively in everyday situations and express yourself with confidence.
| English | Swahili | Pronounciation |
|---|---|---|
| What is your name? | Jina lako nani? | |
| My name is ___. | Jina langu ni ____. | |
| How old are you? | Una miaka mingapi? | |
| I am ___ years old. | Nina miaka ishirini. | |
| Where are you from? | Unatoka wapi? | |
| I am from the USA | Ninatoka Marekani. | |
| Do you speak Swahili? | Unaongea Kiswahili? | |
| Yes, I speak Swahili. | Ndio, ninaongea Kiswahili. | |
| No, I don’t speak Swahili. | Hapana, siongei Kiswahili. | |
| Can I help? | Naweza kusaidia? | |
| Please help me. | Nisaidie tafadhali. | |
| Where do you live? | Unaishi wapi? | |
| I live in Arusha | Ninakaa Arusha | |
| I am hungry | Nina njaa | |
| I need water | Ninahitaji maji | |
| Please, can you repeat? | Tafadhali, unaweza kurudia? | |
| Sorry for the inconvenience. | Pole kwa usumbufu | |
| Teach | Fundisha | |
| I am on my way | Niko Njiani | |
| Kindly assist me | Naomba unisaidie | |
| I love you | Ninaakupenda | |
| I am happy to see you | Nimefurahi kukuona | |
| You are doing a great job | Unafanya kazi nzuri | |
| You are a good friend | Wewe ni rafiki mzuri | |
| I am happy to be here | Ninafurahia kuwa hapa | |
| Thank you very much | Asante sana | |
| You are a good person | Wewe ni mtu mzuri | |
| That is good work | Hiyo ni kazi nzuri | |
| God bless you | Mungu akubariki | |
| Everything will be fine | Kila kitu kitakuwa sawa | |
| I respect you a lot | Ninakuheshimu sana | |
| Sing | Imba | |
| Dance/Play | Cheza | |
| Make | Tengeneza | |
| English | Swahili | Pronounciation |