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English to Swahili

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

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How do you pronounce Swahili word wema?

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"Wema" is pronounced "weh-mah," with the stress on the first syllable.

How do you say tie in Swahili?

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Tamaa fundo - as in tie a knot. Or, tie ya shingo - as in necktie

What if your welcome in Swahili?

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"Karibu."

How are Swahili and Hellenistic different?

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Swahili is a Bantu language spoken in the African Great Lakes region, while Hellenistic refers to the culture and language associated with the spread of Greek influence after the death of Alexander the Great. Swahili has influences from Arabic due to trade, whereas Hellenistic culture was a blend of Greek, Egyptian, and Persian influences.

How are Swahili and Hellenistic cultures similar?

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Swahili and Hellenistic cultures both developed as a result of cultural exchanges between different civilizations. They were both influenced by trade and interactions with diverse groups of people, which enriched their art, language, and architecture. Additionally, both cultures had significant urban centers that served as hubs of trade and cultural exchange.

What is meaning of grace in Swahili?

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The Swahili word for "grace" is "neema." It can also be translated as "blessing" or "favor."

How do you say power in Swahili?

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In Swahili, "power" is translated as "nguvu" or "mamlaka."

What means little sister in Swahili?

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Little sister in Swahili is "dada mdogo."

What is the Swahili word for Land?

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Ardhi (Waziri wa Ardhi: Ministry for Lands)

Land as in country; nchi (e.g., land of my fathers: nchi ya baba zangu).

How do you say black guerrilla family in Swahili?

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"Kikosi cha Mapepo Weusi."

What did Swahili give Alexander?

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Swahili is a language spoken in East Africa. Alexander the Great lived in ancient Greece and did not have direct contact with Swahili speakers.

What is the Swahili word for village?

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The Swahili word for village is "kijiji".

How do you say hello and welcome to America in Swahili?

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To say hello in Swahili, you can use "Jambo" or "Habari." To say welcome to America, you can say "Karibu Marekani."

What did the Swahili trade?

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The Swahili people were known for trading goods such as gold, ivory, spices, and slaves along the East African coast. They engaged in trade with merchants from the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, India, and China, making their trading cities important centers of commerce in the Indian Ocean region.

What two meanings developed for the word Swahili?

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Swahili can refer to a Bantu ethnic group in East Africa. It can also refer to the Bantu language that has become a lingua franca in the region.

How do you pronounce rain in Swahili?

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"Rain" in Swahili is pronounced as "mvua."

What does ayah kwahari mean in Swahili?

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"Ayah kwahari" in Swahili translates to "verse clearly" in English. It refers to a verse that is distinct or easily understood.

How do you say father and brother in Swahili?

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Father in Swahili is "baba" and brother is "ndugu."

Where does Swahili come from?

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Swahili is a Bantu language that originated along the East African coast. It developed as a result of interactions between Bantu-speaking communities and Arab traders, resulting in a language that incorporates elements of both Bantu and Arabic. Today, Swahili is widely spoken in East Africa and is the official language of several countries in the region.

What is good day in Swahili?

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The most common greeting, meaning hello or good day, is either "Jambo" or "Hujambo."

How is English and Swahili different and similar?

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English and Swahili are different in terms of their origins - English is a Germanic language while Swahili is a Bantu language with significant Arabic influence. However, both languages have borrowed words from other languages due to historical interactions. Additionally, both languages are widely spoken and used in international communication.

What does the African word amasango mean?

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This appeared in the English to Swahili section but the word is neither Swahili not English. From its formation, ama + sango, it appears to be an Nguni word from South Africa. Let's hope an Nguni-speaker (e.g., Zulu, Xhosa) willprovide the answer.

What is the Swahili word for it is well?

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The Swahili phrase for "it is well" is "Yako vyema."

How do you say in Swahili second mother?

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Mama wa pili. It's a phrase that might be used by someone to speak of an unrelated adult woman (e.g., the mother of a friend with whom one spends a lot of time), but it is not commonly used. More likely one would say something like Wewe ni kama mama yangu mwingine (you're like another mother to me).