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English to Swahili
Translating words and phrases from English into the Swahili language of East Africa.
714 Questions
What is the word for panther in Swahili?
I do not know the name in Swahill, however Panthers are indigenous to Africa, they are just black Leopard. They have been reported from Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia), from the forests of Mount_Kenyaand from the Aberdares.
Panthers are not indigenous to Africa and especially East Africa, the home of Swahili.
Therefore the panther does not have a Swahili name
You could say 'pantha' but people would not necessarily know what you were on about!
What is the Swahili for lioness?
Swahili for Lioness or Lion is "Simba" whih is also the name of the Lion from The Lion King (best Disney movie ever) XD oh and that's my name too :P TLKSimbaTLK@msn.com
What is the Swahili word for 'Hello'?
We use the same word "Hi" but we also say haijale(Hay-jar-le) or stambo(stam-bo).
A word used to greet those who are tourists and do not know Swahili will be 'Stambo'. Otherwise 'Atraisee' derived from the English 'I say'. Another word is 'Moodi', called when someone is knocking on the door.
Maymumi means how are you. Say Mambo if you are good.
There is no language called "Kenyan".
Kenya's official languages are English and Swahili - in Swahili "dad" is "baba".
How do you say Spirits in Kenyan?
The Swahili word for "spirits" is "roho".
While there are more than sixty languages spoken in Kenya, the two official languages are English and Swahili. There is no language called "Kenyan".
Swahili evolved over many centuries as a lingua francaamong people who spoke different languages but interacted with each other It is a Bantu language, as are most East African languages, in form and vocabulary. It grew as a coastal trade language when African people interacted with each other and with peoples from overseas, particularly Arabs and Shirazi Persians, beginning more than a thousand years ago, and later with Indians, Portuguese, English, and Germans. Fifty years ago it was thought that possibly a third of Swahili words were of Arabic origin, but in the last half century in East Africa it has relied most heavily on English as a source for new words. New words are also formed fro roots in various Bantu anguages. In Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi there is more French influence, and in Mozambique more Portuguese.
German had little influence on standard Swahili: hela for small amounts of money (frrom heller) and shule for school.
How do you pronounce Swahili word wema?
"Wema" is pronounced "weh-mah," with the stress on the first syllable.
How are Swahili and Hellenistic different?
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?
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?
The Swahili word for "grace" is "neema." It can also be translated as "blessing" or "favor."
What is the Swahili word for Land?
Ardhi (Waziri wa Ardhi: Ministry for Lands)
Land as in country; nchi (e.g., land of my fathers: nchi ya baba zangu).
What did Swahili give Alexander?
Swahili is a language spoken in East Africa. Alexander the Great lived in ancient Greece and did not have direct contact with Swahili speakers.
How do you say hello and welcome to America in Swahili?
To say hello in Swahili, you can use "Jambo" or "Habari." To say welcome to America, you can say "Karibu Marekani."
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.
