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Jumatatu
Monday
Pronunciation: joo-ma-TA-too
Swahili: Jumatatu ni siku ya kwanza.
English: Monday is the first day.
English: Monday is the first day.
Jumanne
Tuesday
Pronunciation: joo-MA-ne
Swahili: Jumanne tuna darasa.
English: We have class on Tuesday.
English: We have class on Tuesday.
Jumatano
Wednesday
Pronunciation: joo-ma-TA-no
Swahili: Jumatano ni siku ya tatu.
English: Wednesday is the third day.
English: Wednesday is the third day.
Alhamisi
Thursday
Pronunciation: al-ha-MEE-see
Swahili: Alhamisi twenda sokoni.
English: We go to the market on Thursday.
English: We go to the market on Thursday.
Ijumaa
Friday
Pronunciation: ee-joo-MAA
Swahili: Ijumaa ni siku takatifu.
English: Friday is a holy day.
English: Friday is a holy day.
Jumamosi
Saturday
Pronunciation: joo-ma-MO-see
Swahili: Jumamosi tunacheza.
English: We play on Saturday.
English: We play on Saturday.
Jumapili
Sunday
Pronunciation: joo-ma-PEE-lee
Swahili: Jumapili twenda kanisani.
English: We go to church on Sunday.
English: We go to church on Sunday.
Upendo
Love
Swahili: Upendo ni muhimu.
English: Love is important.
English: Love is important.
Amani
Peace
Swahili: Amani ni nzuri.
English: Peace is good.
English: Peace is good.
Uaminifu
Trust
Swahili: Uaminifu ni muhimu.
English: Trust is important.
English: Trust is important.
Heshima
Respect
Swahili: Heshima wazazi.
English: Respect parents.
English: Respect parents.
Urafiki
Friendship
Swahili: Urafiki ni nzuri.
English: Friendship is good.
English: Friendship is good.
Ni siku nzuri
It is a beautiful day
Swahili: Ni siku nzuri leo.
English: It is a beautiful day today.
English: It is a beautiful day today.
Karibu
Welcome
Swahili: Karibu nyumbani.
English: Welcome home.
English: Welcome home.
anga ni nzuri
The sky is beautiful
Swahili: Anga ni nzuri sana.
English: The sky is very beautiful.
English: The sky is very beautiful.
Kuna nyota nyingi
There are so many stars
Swahili: Kuna nyota nyingi usiku.
English: There are many stars at night.
English: There are many stars at night.
Ni mwezi mpevu
It is a full moon
Swahili: Ni mwezi mpevu leo.
English: It is a full moon today.
English: It is a full moon today.
Napenda jua
I love the sun
Swahili: Napenda jua sana.
English: I love the sun very much.
English: I love the sun very much.
Samahani
Excuse me (when bumping into someone)
Swahili: Samahani, nimekukumba.
English: Excuse me, I bumped into you.
English: Excuse me, I bumped into you.
Naweza kukusaidia?
May I help you?
Swahili: Naweza kukusaidia?
English: May I help you?
English: May I help you?
Je, una swali?
Do you have a question?
Swahili: Je, una swali lolote?
English: Do you have any question?
English: Do you have any question?
Amani duniani
Peace on Earth
Swahili: Amani duniani kote.
English: Peace on Earth everywhere.
English: Peace on Earth everywhere.