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English to Swahili
Translating words and phrases from English into the Swahili language of East Africa.
714 Questions
What does an S sound like in Swahili?
In Swahili, the "S" sound is pronounced like the "s" in "sun" or "sit." It is clear and sharp without any added emphasis.
Swahili has many vulgar or profane words parallel to those of English, without the endless English variations, but Swahili-speakers don't routinely curse as many English-speakers do. The only Africans this contributor has ever heard curse casually in East Africa have switched to English to do it.
What is the kiswahili word that means thank you?
asante means thank you in kiswahili. there are different types/versions of swahili but that should work
How do you say pretty in Swahili?
The adjectives as applied to people and animals are mzuriand mrembo. Mrembo is the stronger of the two, used for women and young children, meaning beautiful. Mzuri can be used for either men or women and translated as "pretty" or "handsome," as appropriate.
How do you say the name Haley in Swahili?
The name Haley can be translated to "Haley" in Swahili as well. Swahili does not have an exact equivalent for this name.
Define the word kumari in Swahili?
Kumari is not a Swahili word. It may be a word in other languages.
It is a common Indian surname.
How do you say congratulation in Swahili?
Congratulations in Swahili is Hongera. Source: Google translate
How do you say twenty-one in Swahili?
To say twenty-one in Swahili, you would say "ishirini na moja".
Ndio, unaweza kunisaidia kwa kutumia lugha ya Kiswahili. Asante.
There are several words and phrases:
To wash clothes: kufua nguo.
To wash hands (face): Kunawa mikono (uso).
To wash dishes (or a car): kuosha vyombo (or gari).
To wash one's body (take a bath): Kuoga.
To wash (bathe) a child (or dog): Kuogesha mtoto (or mbwa).
To wash the floor: kupiga deki (from English deck for floor).
What is the word for 'little' in Swahili?
The word for little in Swahili is DOGO. but you don't just say dogo, there are prefixes you have to put in front of it so if your saying i speak little kiswahili, you would say............Kidogo Kiswahili
What is the Swahili word for learning?
The Swahili word to learn is 'kufunzwa' . Pronounciation: koo-foon- zuwa
How do you spell hello in Swahili?
You spell "hello" h, e, l, l, o. It's also misspelled as hallow or hellow, the latter probably influenced by the word "yellow."
