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Swahili to English

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

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What the mean of ni kera mongo?

Can't even guess. What language is it? It's not Swahili.

What does shenzi mean in Swahili?

-shenzi is a noun or adjective root meaning uncivilized, ucultured, uncouth, or even filthy (mshenzi, as noun or adjective, means an uncivilized or uncouth person).

Its invariable use today is as an insult; in the 19th Century Arab and Swahili traders described themselves as Wangwana (civilized people) and upcountry Africans as Washenzi. In the Congo the dialect of Swahili used there is still called Kingwana, Although Swahili (Kingwana) is the native language of virtually all eastern Congolese, few of them are familiar with the word "Swahili."

What does Karibu Sana mean in Swahili?

"Karibu sana" means "you are very welcome" in Swahili. It is a common phrase used to welcome someone warmly or to show hospitality.

What does protector mean in Swahili?

Mlinzi, from the verb kulinda, to guard, protect. The job title mlinzi is common in Swahili for a guard or watchman. It could also be used with related meanings, e.g., Mimi mlinzi wa watoto wangu, I am the protector (or guardian) of my children.

What does Pumbaa mean in Swahili?

'verb' ..impish daze.. i.e, at realising that one has been fooled..

from 'noun' ,mpumbavu/pumbavu- a fool, stupid..

not to be confused with, 'Duwaa'- daze

Is safari a French word?

Safari is a word from an African language (Swahili), derived from the Arabic 'safar' meaning 'travel'. The French language also adopted 'safari' and use it as it is used in English.

What does Asanta mean in Swahili?

'Asante' means 'thanks' or 'thank you'

'Asante sana' means 'thank you very much'

What does moshi mean in Swahili?

Smoke. It has a plural, rarely used: mioshi.

What does the Swahili phrase naustawi mean in English?

This appears to be a mistake made by someone who uses Swahili words from the dictionary without understanding how they're used. The form of this word is a verb, but its root, ustawi, or usitawi, is a noun and cannot be declined as a verb.

The noun usitawi means "flourishing" or "in good condition." The verb is kusitawi (kustawi), but this contributor has never heard it used of human beings but only of crops, plants, or possibly livestock. Mahindi yangu yanastawi, my corn is flourishing. There are many ways to say "I am in good condition" (which appears to be what the made-up word naustawi is intended to convey), but common ones are hali yangu nzima, mimi mzima, najisikia mzima, all of which can be translated as "I am in good condition" or "I am well."

What is Swahili word for princess?

Princess (daughter of a king) = Binti mfalme

Princess (wife of a prince) = Mkewe mwanamfalme

Princess (title), Lady = Bibi

Young princess (title), Small lady = Kibibi