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English to Swahili

Translating words and phrases from English into the Swahili language of East Africa.

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Welcome in Swahili?

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"Karibu"

How do you say hello how are you in Swahili?

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People of the same age: Habari yako., if your greeting someone in the morning you would say Habari ya asubuhi, in the evening habari ya jioni, afternoon : habari ya mchana. You would really not say how are you doing unless the other person is sick or there has been a death in which case you would say habari yako, unaendeleaje? Greeting a person who is alot older than you you would have to say Shikamo as saying Habari yako is disrespectful.
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Can you give Swahili words equal to English?

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Yes, some Swahili words that are equal to English are: rafiki (friend), nyumba (house), kitabu (book), and muziki (music).

In what African nations is Swahili the major language?

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Swahili is a major language in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

How do you say white in Swahili?

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The word for white in Swahili is "nyeupe".

How do you say happy holidays in Hindi?

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In Hindi, you can say "खुशियों के त्योहार" (khushiyon ke tyohar) to wish someone happy holidays.

How do you pronounce Merry Christmas in Swahili?

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To say "Merry Christmas" in Swahili, you can say "Krismasi Njema." It is pronounced as "kris-ma-see n-jeh-ma."

How do you say Hope in Swahili?

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Tumaini

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Tumaini is Hope (the noun)

To hope would be 'tumai'

How do you say 'the end' in French?

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FIN? Yes, that's right but if you want to make it 'THE' end instead of just 'end' it would be, la fin.

How do you say thank you for listening to you in Swahili?

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To say "thank you for listening to you" in Swahili, you can say "Asante kwa kunisikiliza".

What is the Swahili word for Freedom?

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The Swahili word for freedom is uhuru. An anglicized version of this word, Uhura, is the surname of the famous Star Trek character.

Swahili word for prosperity?

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The Swahili word for prosperity is "mafanikio."

How do you say Amazon and tomboy in Swahili?

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Amazon in Swahili is "nyoka-kaya" and tomboy is "msichana katili."

What is the Swahili name for father?

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The Swahili name for father is "baba".

What is the translation for the word hair in other languages?

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  • French: cheveux
  • Spanish: pelo
  • Italian: capelli
  • German: Haar

How do you say I will love you forever ' in Swahili?

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You can say "Nitakupenda milele" in Swahili, which translates to "I will love you forever."

What is Swahili word for nothing?

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The Swahili word for "nothing" is "hakuna."

What does love mean in Swahili?

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"Love" in Swahili is "upendo."

What does kuwa na usiku mwema mean?

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"Kuwa na usiku mwema" in Swahili translates to "Have a good night" in English. It is a common farewell phrase used to wish someone a pleasant evening or night ahead.

What does kovu mean in Swahili?

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"Kovu" means scar in Swahili.

What is the Swahili word for joy?

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Moja (pronounced MOH-jah)

The Swahili j is pronounced exactly as the English j in joke, jack, etc.

Number One (e.g., "We're Number One!") is Namba moja or Nambari moja. This contributor saw a giant headline on the front page of a Swahili tabloid newspaper nearly 50 years ago that said in 96-point type NAMBA WANI!

What is 'hope' in Swahili?

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noun: tumaini. pro., too-mah-EE-nee.

verb: kutumaini

We have hope: tunayo tumaini.

I hope you'll have a nice trip: Natumaini utakuwa na safari njema.

What is child in Swahili?

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Mtoto, for someone's child or children in general: mtoto wangu, my child, watoto wa shule, schoolchildren.
Mwana is also used of someone's child, and mwanagu, my child, is possibly more common than mtoto wangu. Plural: wanangu or watoto wangu. Mwanangu is often used in addressing a child: usifanye hivi, mwanangu, don't do that, my child, also used by a teacher speaking to young children or any older person chiding a young person.


I love you my child in Swahili?

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"Nakupenda, mwanangu."