Lesson 4: Peace on earth

Peace on earth

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Jumatatu

Monday

Pronunciation: joo-ma-TA-too

Swahili: Jumatatu ni siku ya kwanza.
English: Monday is the first day.

Jumanne

Tuesday

Pronunciation: joo-MA-ne

Swahili: Jumanne tuna darasa.
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.

Alhamisi

Thursday

Pronunciation: al-ha-MEE-see

Swahili: Alhamisi twenda sokoni.
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.

Jumamosi

Saturday

Pronunciation: joo-ma-MO-see

Swahili: Jumamosi tunacheza.
English: We play on Saturday.

Jumapili

Sunday

Pronunciation: joo-ma-PEE-lee

Swahili: Jumapili twenda kanisani.
English: We go to church on Sunday.

Upendo

Love

Swahili: Upendo ni muhimu.
English: Love is important.

Amani

Peace

Swahili: Amani ni nzuri.
English: Peace is good.

Uaminifu

Trust

Swahili: Uaminifu ni muhimu.
English: Trust is important.

Heshima

Respect

Swahili: Heshima wazazi.
English: Respect parents.

Urafiki

Friendship

Swahili: Urafiki ni nzuri.
English: Friendship is good.

Ni siku nzuri

It is a beautiful day

Swahili: Ni siku nzuri leo.
English: It is a beautiful day today.

Karibu

Welcome

Swahili: Karibu nyumbani.
English: Welcome home.

anga ni nzuri

The sky is beautiful

Swahili: Anga ni nzuri sana.
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.

Ni mwezi mpevu

It is a full moon

Swahili: Ni mwezi mpevu leo.
English: It is a full moon today.

Napenda jua

I love the sun

Swahili: Napenda jua sana.
English: I love the sun very much.

Samahani

Excuse me (when bumping into someone)

Swahili: Samahani, nimekukumba.
English: Excuse me, I bumped into you.

Naweza kukusaidia?

May I help you?

Swahili: Naweza kukusaidia?
English: May I help you?

Je, una swali?

Do you have a question?

Swahili: Je, una swali lolote?
English: Do you have any question?

Amani duniani

Peace on Earth

Swahili: Amani duniani kote.
English: Peace on Earth everywhere.

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