Swahili Most 500 Popular Words
High-frequency vocabulary for everyday communication
Master the most commonly used words in Swahili with audio pronunciation.
kahawa
Coffee
maziwa
Milk
Chemshakinywa
Breakfast
Chakula cha mchana
Lunch
Chakula cha jioni
Dinner
mkate
Bread
jibini
Cheese
kuku
Chicken
mayai
Eggs
samaki
Fish
Chakula
Food
Matunda
Fruit
nyama
Meat
sandwichi
Sandwich
sukari
Sugar
chai
Tea
Nyanya
Tomatoes
Mboga
Vegetables
maji
Water
mshipi
Belt
Nguo
Clothes
Koti
Coat
Gauni
Dress
miwani
Glasses
Kinga
Gloves
Kofia
Hat
Jaketi
Jacket
Suruali
Pants
pete
Ring
Shati
Shirt
viatu
Shoes
soksi
Socks
Suti
Suit
fulana
Sweater
tai
Tie
mwavuli
Umbrella
chupi
Underwear
mkoba
Wallet
saa
Watch
Kitabu
Book
Vitabu
Books
Kiti
Chair
Meza
Desk
Kamusi
Dictionary
Lugha
Languages
Maktaba
Library
Tarakilishi
Laptop
Ukarasa
Page
Karatasi
Paper
Kalamu
Pen
Swali
Question
Shule
School
Mwanafunzi
Student
Mwalimu
Teacher
Chuo Kikuu
University
mkono
Arm
mgongo
Back
Sikio
Ear
jicho
Eye
uso
Face
nyayo
Feet
vidole
Fingers
nywele
Hair
mkono
Hand
kichwa
Head
moyo
Heart
mguu
Leg
mdomo
Mouth
shingo
Neck
pua
Nose
meno
Teeth
Ndege
Airplane
uwanja wa ndege
Airport
basi
Bus
kituo cha basi
Bus station
gari
Car
ndege
Flight
mahali pa kupata usaidizi
Help Desk
Hoteli
Hotel
cheti cha kusafiri
Passport
Teksi
Taxi
tikiti
Ticket
Utalii
Tourism
Gari la moshi
Train
Kituo cha gari la moshi
Train station
Kwa treni
By train
Kwa gari
By car
Kwa basi
By bus
Kwa teksi
By taxi
Kwa ndege
By airplane
Mtoto mchanga
Baby
Mvulana
Boy
Kaka
Brother
Mtoto
Child
Binti Amu
Cousin
Binti
Daughter
Baba
Father
Msichana
Girl
Babu
Grandfather
Nyanya
Grandmother
Mume
Husband
Mwanaume
Man
mama
Mother
Watu
People
dada
Sister
Mwana
Son
Mke
Wife
Mwanamke
Woman
mwigizaji
Actor
mwigizaji
Actress
Msanii
Artist
mfanyi biashara
Businessman
Daktari
Doctor
muuguzi
Nurse
polisi
Policeman
muimbaji
Singer
Mkalimani
Translator
Jumatatu
Monday
Jumanne
Tuesday
Jumatano
Wednesday
Alhamisi
Thursday
Ijumaa
Friday
Jumamosi
Saturday
Jumapili
Sunday
Januari
January
Februari
February
Machi
March
Aprili
April
Mei
May
Juni
June
Julai
July
Agosti
August
Septemba
September
Oktoba
October
Novemba
November
Desemba
December
Baridi
Cold
Joto
Hot
mvua
Rain
theluji
Snow
majira ya kuchipua
Spring
majira ya joto
Summer
Jua
Sun
Kuna jua
Sunny
Vuguvugu
Warm
upepo
Wind
Kuna upepo
Windy
majira ya baridi
Winter
Kitanda
Bed
Chumba
Bedroom
Kompyuta
Computer
Mlango
Door
Samani
Furniture
Nyumba
House
Jikoni
Kitchen
Friji
Refrigerator
chumba
Room
Televisheni
Television
Choo
Toilet
Dirisha
Window
Kiarabu
Arabic
Kichina
Chinese
Kiingereza
English
Kifaransa
French
Kiitaliano
Italian
Kijapani
Japanese
Kirusi
Russian
Kihispania
Spanish
Nyeusi
Black
Samawati
Blue
Hudhurungi
Brown
Rangi
Colors
Kijani
Green
Chungwa
Orange
Nyekundu
Red
Nyeupe
White
Manjano
Yellow
Mbali
Far
hapa
Here
Kushoto
Left
sahihi
Right
karibu na
Near
Moja kwa moja
Straight
kule
There
Nikusaidie vipi?
Can I help you?
Unaweza kunisaidia?
Can you help me?
Unaweza kunionyesha?
Can you show me?
Njoo nami!
Come with me!
Nimepotea
I'm lost
Sitoki hapa
I'm not from here
Enda kushoto
Turn left
Enda kulia
Turn right
Unaweza kupunguza?
Can you take less?
Mnachukua kadi za ukopeshaji?
Do you accept credit cards?
Hii ni pesa ngapi?
How much is this?
Naangalia tu
I'm just looking
Tafadhali, pesa taslimu peke yake
Only cash please!
Hii ni bei ghali sana
This is very expensive
Sili nyama
I'm vegetarian
Chakula hiki ni kitamu sana
It is very delicious!
Tunaomba bili
May we have the check please?
Tupe hesabu yetu tafadhali
The bill please!
mhudumu
Waiter / waitress!
Unapendekeza tule wapi?
What do you recommend?
Chakula hiki kinaitwa aje?
What's the name of this dish?
Orodha ya chakula
Menu
kijiko
Spoon
Hamna shida
No problem!
Ajali
Accident
Gari la wagonjwa
Ambulance
Kichwa kinauma
Headache
Mshtuko wa moyo
Heart attack
Nisaidia
Help me
Hospitali
Hospital
Dawa
Medicines
duka la dawa
Pharmacy
Sumu
Poison
Polisi
Police
Utumbo inauma
Stomach ache
Uko poa?
Are you okay?
Ita Daktari!
Call a doctor!
Ita gari la wagonjwa
Call the ambulance!
Ita polisi!
Call the police!
Tulia!
Calm down!
Nasikia mgonjwa
I feel sick
Inaumwa hapa
It hurts here
ni dharura!
It's urgent!
Acha!
Stop!
Mwizi!
Thief!
Mnyama
Animal
Paka
Cat
Mbwa
Dog
Farasi
Horse
Una wanyama wowote?
Do you have any animals?
Mimi nina mbwa
I have a dog
Udogo
Small
Ukubwa
Big
Urefu
Tall
Ufupi
Short
rahisi
Cheap
ghali
Expensive
Njema
Good
mbaya
Bad
makosa
Wrong
Mpya
New
Nzee
Old
Ujana
Young
Ngumu
Difficult
rahisi
Easy
Haraka
Quickly
kweli
Really
Polepole
Slowly
kawaida
Always
kamwe
Never
mara kwa mara
Sometimes
wiki ijayo
Next week
Sasa
Now
hivi karibuni
Soon
Leo
Today
Kesho
Tomorrow
Usiku huu
Tonight
Jana
Yesterday
Wanawake
Women
Wanaume
Men
Wavulana
Boys
Wasichana
Girls
nchi
Country
Mataifa
Countries
Moja
One
Mbili
Two
Tatu
Three
Nne
Four
Tano
Five
Sita
Six
Saba
Seven
Nane
Eight
Tisa
Nine
Kumi
Ten
Mimi
I
Wewe
You
Yeye
He
Yeye
She
Sisi
We
Wao
They
Ninakupenda
I love you
Mimi
Me
Yeye
Him
yake
Her
Sisi
Us
Wao
Them
yangu
My
yako
Your
yake
His
yetu
Our
yao
Their
Vipi
How
Nini
What
Lini
When
Wapi
Where
Nani
Who
Kwa nini
Why
Hapana
No
Hakuna kitu
Nothing
Bado
Not yet
Hakuna mtu
No one
Haiwezi
Cannot
Kuendesha
To drive
Kupa
To give
Kuwa na
To have
Kujua
To know
Kuelewa
To understand
Kufanya kazi
To work
Kuandika
To write
Enda
Go
Acha
Stop
Kaa
Stay
Njoo hapa
Come here
Ngoja
Wait
Twende
Let's go
Kaa chini
Sit down
bora
Better
bora zaidi
Best
mbaya sana
Worse
mbaya zaidi
Worst
furaha
Happy
Furaha sana
Happier
Furaha zaidi
Happiest
Shikamo
Hi
Habari za asabuhi
Good morning
Habari za mchana
Good afternoon
Habari za jioni
Good evening
Habari yako
How are you
Niko vyema
I'm fine
Jina lako ni nani
What's your name
Vizuri kukutana nawe
Nice to meet you
Unatoka wapi
Where are you from
Unaishi wapi
Where do you live
Una miaka mingapi
How old are you
Umeolewa
Are you married
Una watoto
Do you have children
Ni lazima niende
I have to go
Miko peke
I'm single
Naipenda sana
I really like it
Kukimbia
To run
Kutembea
To walk
Kukaa
To sit
Kusimama
To stand
Kulala
To sleep
Kula
To eat
Kunywa
To drink
Kuzungumza
To speak
Kusikiliza
To listen
Kuona
To see
Kuangalia
To look
Kusoma
To read
Kuandika
To write
Kujifunza
To learn
Kufundisha
To teach
Kufanya kazi
To work
Kucheza
To play
Kuimba
To sing
Kucheza ngoma
To dance
Kuogelea
To swim
Kuruka
To fly
Kuendesha
To drive
Kupanda
To ride
Kununua
To buy
Kuuza
To sell
Kupa
To give
Kuchukua
To take
Kuleta
To bring
Kutuma
To send
Kupokea
To receive
Kufungua
To open
Kufunga
To close
Kuingia
To enter
Kutoka
To exit
Kungoja
To wait
Kuharakisha
To hurry
Kusimama
To stop
Kuanza
To start
Kumaliza
To finish
Kusaidia
To help
Kuuuliza
To ask
Kujibu
To answer
Kuita
To call
Kutembelea
To visit
Kusafiri
To travel
Kufika
To arrive
Kuondoka
To leave
Kurudi
To return
Kukaa
To stay
Kuishi
To live
Kufa
To die
Kuzaliwa
To be born
Kukua
To grow
Kubadilisha
To change
Kuvunja
To break
Kutengeneza
To repair
Kusafisha
To clean
Kuosha
To wash
Kupika
To cook
Kujenga
To build
Kuharibu
To destroy
Mzuri
Beautiful
Mbaya
Ugly
Kubwa
Big
Ndogo
Small
Mrefu
Long
Fupi
Short
Pana
Wide
Nyembamba
Narrow
Juu
High
Chini
Low
Kina
Deep
Kioo
Shallow
Nzito
Heavy
Nyepesi
Light
Nguvu
Strong
Ulegevu
Weak
Haraka
Fast
Polepole
Slow
Moto
Hot
Baridi
Cold
Joto kidogo
Warm
Baridi kidogo
Cool
Moyo
Wet
Kavu
Dry
Safu
Clean
Chafu
Dirty
Imejaa
Full
Tupu
Empty
Mpya
New
Zamani
Old
Kijana
Young
Ya kisasa
Modern
Ya zamani
Ancient
Rahisi
Easy
Ngumu
Difficult
Inawezekana
Possible
Haiwezekani
Impossible
Kulia
Right
Sio sahihi
Wrong
Kweli
True
Sio kweli
False
Nzuri
Good
Mbaya
Bad
Bora zaidi
Better
Bora kabisa
Best
Mbaya zaidi
Worse
Mbaya kabisa
Worst
Sana
Very
Pia
Too
Kwa hiyo
So
Kabisa
Quite
Karibu
Almost
Ya kutosha
Enough
Tu
Only
Hivi
Just
Bado
Still
Tayari
Already
Bado
Yet
Hivi karibuni
Soon
Baadaye
Later
Kabla ya
Before
Baada ya
After
Sasa
Now
Kisha
Then
Hapa
Here
Huko
There
Kila mahali
Everywhere
Mahali fulani
Somewhere
Hakuna mahali
Nowhere
Ndani
Inside
Nje
Outside
Juu ya
Above
Chini ya
Below
Kando
Beside
Kati ya
Between
Miongoni mwa
Among
Kupitia
Through
Kuvuka
Across
Karibu
Around
Kuelekea
Towards
Mimi
I
Wewe
You (singular)
Yeye
He
Yeye
She
Hiyo
It
Sisi
We
Ninyi
You (plural)
Wao
They
Hii
This
Kwamba
That
Hizi
These
Hizo
Those
Yangu
My
Yako
Your
Yake
His
Yake
Her
Yake
Its
Yetu
Our
Yao
Their
Yangu
Mine
Yako
Yours
Yake
Hers
Yetu
Ours
Yao
Theirs
Katika
In
Ju
On
Katika
At
Kwa
To
Kutoka
From
Na
With
Bila
Without
Kwa
For
Kuhusu
About
Dhidi ya
Against
Wakati wa
During
Kwa kuwa
Since
Mpaka
Until
Na
By
Karibu na
Near
Kando ya
Next to
Mkabala na
Opposite
Nyuma ya
Behind
Mbele ya
In front of
Chini ya
Under
Ju ya
Over
Na
And
Au
Or
Lakini
But
Kwa sababu
Because
Ingawa
Although
Ikiwa
If
Lini
When
Wapi
Where
Kwa nini
Why
Vipi
How
Nini
What
Nani
Who
Gani
Which
Ili
So that
Wakati
While
Kama
As
Kama
Like
Kuliko
Than
Sifuri
Zero
Moja
One
Mbili
Two
Tatu
Three
Nne
Four
Tano
Five
Sita
Six
Saba
Seven
Nane
Eight
Tisa
Nine
Kumi
Ten
Kumi na moja
Eleven
Kumi na mbili
Twelve
Kumi na tatu
Thirteen
Kumi na nne
Fourteen
Kumi na tano
Fifteen
Kumi na sita
Sixteen
Kumi na saba
Seventeen
Kumi na nane
Eighteen
Kumi na tisa
Nineteen
Ishirini
Twenty
Thelathini
Thirty
Arobaini
Forty
Hamsini
Fifty
Sitini
Sixty
Sabini
Seventy
Themanini
Eighty
Tisini
Ninety
Mia moja
One hundred
Mia mbili
Two hundred
Elfu moja
One thousand
Leo
Today
Jana
Yesterday
Kesho
Tomorrow
Asubuhi ya leo
This morning
Mchana wa leo
This afternoon
Jioni ya leo
This evening
Usiku wa leo
Tonight
Jana usiku
Last night
Wiki ijayo
Next week
Wiki iliyopita
Last week
Mwezi ujao
Next month
Mwezi uliopita
Last month
Mwaka ujao
Next year
Mwaka uliopita
Last year
Mwaka huu
This year
Kila siku
Every day
Kila wiki
Every week
Kila mwezi
Every month
Kila mwaka
Every year
Tafadhali
Please
Asante
Thank you
Karibu
You're welcome
Samahani
Excuse me
Samahani
I'm sorry
Heri
Good luck
Hongera
Congratulations
Heru ya siku ya kuzaliwa
Happy birthday
Krismasi njema
Merry Christmas
Heri ya mwaka mpya
Happy New Year
Usiku mwema
Good night
Tutaonana baadaye
See you later
Jitunze
Take care
Kuwa makini
Be careful
Siku njema
Have a good day
Habari yako?
How are you?
Niko sawa
I'm fine
Jina lako nani?
What's your name?
Jina langu ni...
My name is...
Unatoka wapi?
Where are you from?
Ninatoka...
I'm from...
Una miaka mingapi?
How old are you?
Nina miaka ...
I'm ... years old
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
Do you speak English?
Ndio, kidogo
Yes, a little
Hapana, sizungumzi
No, I don't
Sielewi
I don't understand
Tafadhali zungumza polepole
Please speak slowly
Unaweza kurudia?
Can you repeat that?
Hii inamaanisha nini?
What does this mean?
Unasemaje...?
How do you say...?
Ninakupenda
I love you
Naipenda
I like it
Siipendi
I don't like it
Ni kitamu
It's delicious
Ni ghali
It's expensive
Ni rahisi
It's cheap
Iko wapi...?
Where is...?
Ni pesa ngapi?
How much is it?
Nataka kununua...
I want to buy...
Nahitaji msaada
I need help
Ita polisi
Call the police
Ita daktari
Call a doctor
Nimepotea
I'm lost
Unaweza kunisaidia?
Can you help me?
Kushoto
Left
Mbele moja kwa moja
Straight ahead
Simama hapa
Stop here
Nyekundu
Red
Buluu
Blue
Kijani
Green
Njano
Yellow
Nyeusi
Black
Nyeupe
White
Kijivu
Gray
Kahawia
Brown
Chungwa
Orange
Zambarau
Purple
Pinki
Pink
Dhahabu
Gold
Fedha
Silver
Mbwa
Dog
Paka
Cat
Ng'ombe
Cow
Mbuzi
Goat
Kondoo
Sheep
Kuku
Chicken
Bata
Duck
Farasi
Horse
Punda
Donkey
Nguruwe
Pig
Sungura
Rabbit
Panya
Mouse
Panya mkubwa
Rat
Tembo
Elephant
Simba
Lion
Chui
Tiger
Twiga
Giraffe
Punda milia
Zebra
Nyani
Monkey
Gorila
Gorilla
Nyoka
Snake
Mamba
Crocodile
Samaki
Fish
Ndege
Bird
Tai
Eagle
Bundi
Owl
Kipepeo
Butterfly
Nyuki
Bee
Siafu
Ant
Mchele
Rice
Maharage
Beans
Mahindi
Maize
Viazi
Potatoes
Nyanya
Tomatoes
Vitunguu
Onions
Kitunguu saumu
Garlic
Tangawizi
Ginger
Pilipili
Pepper
Chumvi
Salt
Mafuta
Oil
Sukari
Sugar
Unga
Flour
Mkate
Bread
Mayai
Eggs
Maziwa
Milk
Siagi
Butter
Jibini
Cheese
Nyama
Meat
Nyama ya ng'ombe
Beef
Nyama ya nguruwe
Pork
Tunda
Fruit
Tofaa
Apple
Ndizi
Banana
Embe
Mango
Nanasi
Pineapple
Tikiti
Watermelon
Nazi
Coconut
Chai
Tea
Kahawa
Coffee
Juisi
Juice
Maji
Water
Soda
Soda
Bia
Beer
Nyumba
House
Chumba
Room
Mlango
Door
Dirisha
Window
Sakafu
Floor
Ukuta
Wall
Paa
Roof
Kitanda
Bed
Kiti
Chair
Meza
Table
Taa
Lamp
Runinga
Television
Redio
Radio
Simu
Telephone
Kompyuta
Computer
Friji
Refrigerator
Jiko
Stove
Oven
Oven
Bafuni
Sink
Choo
Toilet
Bafu
Shower
Bafu
Bathroom
Jikoni
Kitchen
Sebule
Living room
Chumba cha kulala
Bedroom
Chumba cha kulia
Dining room
Bustani
Garden
Gari
Car
Basi
Bus
Teksi
Taxi
Treni
Train
Ndege
Airplane
Baiskeli
Bicycle
Pikipiki
Motorcycle
Mashua
Boat
Meli
Ship
Barabara
Road
Mtaa
Street
Barabara kuu
Highway
Daraja
Bridge
Kituo
Station
Uwanja wa ndege
Airport
Kituo cha basi
Bus stop
Kituo cha mafuta
Gas station
Mwalimu
Teacher
Daktari
Doctor
Muuguzi
Nurse
Mhandisi
Engineer
Mwanasheria
Lawyer
Polisi
Policeman
Mtu wa zimamoto
Firefighter
Askari
Soldier
Mkulima
Farmer
Dereva
Driver
Mpishi
Cook
Mhudumu
Waiter
Meneja
Manager
Katibu
Secretary
Mwanafunzi
Student
Profesa
Professor
Mwanasayansi
Scientist
Msanii
Artist
Mwanamuziki
Musician
Mwandishi
Writer
Mwanahabari
Journalist
Mpiga picha
Photographer
Jua
Sun
Mwezi
Moon
Nyota
Star
Angani
Sky
Wingu
Cloud
Mvua
Rain
Theluji
Snow
Upepo
Wind
Dhoruba
Storm
Umbali
Lightning
Ngurumo
Thunder
Mlima
Mountain
Kilima
Hill
Bonde
Valley
Mto
River
Ziwa
Lake
Bahari
Sea
Bahari
Ocean
Msitu
Forest
Mti
Tree
Ua
Flower
Majani
Grass
Jiwe
Rock
Mchanga
Sand
Udongo
Soil
Moto
Fire
Moshi
Smoke
Hewa
Air
Dunia
Earth
Barafu
Ice
Furahi
Happy
Huzuni
Sad
Hasira
Angry
Woga
Afraid
Mshangao
Surprised
Uchovu
Tired
Njaa
Hungry
Kiu
Thirsty
Ugonjwa
Sick
Afya
Healthy
Ujasiri
Brave
Woga
Cowardly
Fadhili
Kind
Ukatili
Cruel
Urafiki
Friendly
Upweke
Lonely
Shughuli
Busy
Uhuru
Free
Tajiri
Rich
Maskini
Poor
Maarufu
Famous
Asiyejulikana
Unknown
Wakati
Time
Nafasi
Space
Pesa
Money
Kazi
Work
Upendo
Love
Amani
Peace
Vita
War
Uhuru
Freedom
Haki
Justice
Ukweli
Truth
Uwongo
Lie
Elimu
Knowledge
Hekima
Wisdom
Nguvu
Power
Mamlaka
Authority
Sheria
Law
Kanuni
Rule
Amri
Order
Machafuko
Chaos
Mafanikio
Success
Kushindwa
Failure
Tumaini
Hope
Hofu
Fear
Ndoto
Dream
Uhalisia
Reality
Zamani
Past
Sasa
Present
Baadaye
Future
Ya nani
Whose
Ngapi
How many
Kiasi gani
How much
Hata hivyo
However
Kwa hiyo
Therefore
Zaidi ya hayo
Moreover
Pia
Furthermore
Hata hivyo
Nevertheless
Wakati huo huo
Meanwhile
Baadaye
Afterward
Kabla
Beforehand
Hakika
Indeed
Hakika
Certainly
Labda
Perhaps
Huenda
Maybe
Huenda
Probably
Inawezekana
Possibly
Hujambo
Hello
Kwaheri
Goodbye
Ndio
Yes
Hapana
No
Sawa
Okay
Vizuri
Alright
Nzuri
Fine
Loo
Wow
Aah
Oh
Aa
Ah
Hei
Hey
Sikiza
Listen
Angalia
Look
Subiri
Wait
Njoo
Come
Nenda
Go
Acha
Stop
Haraka
Hurry
Polepole
Slowly
Makini
Carefully
Kimya
Quietly
Kubwa
Loudly
Haraka
Quickly
kahawa
Coffee
maziwa
Milk
Chemshakinywa
Breakfast
Chakula cha mchana
Lunch
Chakula cha jioni
Dinner
mkate
Bread
jibini
Cheese
kuku
Chicken
mayai
Eggs
samaki
Fish
Vyakula
Food
Matunda
Fruit
nyama
Meat
sandwichi
Sandwich
sukari
Sugar
chai
Tea
Nyanya
Tomatoes
Mboga
Vegetables
maji
Water
mshipi
Belt
Nguo
Clothes
Koti
Coat
Gauni
Dress
miwani
Glasses
Kinga
Gloves
Kofia
Hat
Jaketi
Jacket
Suruali
Pants (Trousers)
pete
Ring
Shati
Shirt
viatu
Shoes
soksi
Socks
Suti
Suit
fulana
Sweater
tai
Tie
mwavuli
Umbrella
chupi
Underwear
mkoba
Wallet
saa
Watch
Unapendezwa na gauni yangu?
Do you like my dress?
Kitabu
Book
Vitabu
Books
Kiti
Chair
Meza
Desk
Kamusi
Dictionary
Lugha
Languages
Maktaba
Library
Tarakilishi
Laptop
Ukarasa
Page
Karatasi
Paper
Kalamu
Pen
Swali
Question
Shule
School
mwanafunzi
Student
mwalimu
Teacher
Chuo Kikuu
University
Nina swali
I have a question
Hicho kitabu kinaitwaje?
What's the name of that book?
mkono
Arm
mgongo
Back
Sikio
Ear
jicho
Eye
uso
Face
nyayo
Feet
vidole
Fingers
nywele
Hair
mkono
Hand
kichwa
Head
moyo
Heart
mguu
Leg
mdomo
Mouth
shingo
Neck
pua
Nose
meno
Teeth
Ana macho ya kupendeza
She has beautiful eyes
Ndege
Airplane
uwanja wa ndege
Airport
basi
Bus
kituo cha basi
Bus station
gari
Car
ndege
Flight
mahali pa kupata usaidizi
Help Desk
Hoteli
Hotel
cheti cha kusafiri
Passport
Teksi
Taxi
tikiti
Ticket
Utalii
Tourism
Gari la moshi
Train (noun)
Kituo cha gari la moshi
Train station
Kwa treni
By train
Kwa gari
By car
Kwa basi
By bus
Kwa teksi
By taxi
Kwa ndege
By airplane
Mnachukua kadi za ukopeshaji?
Do you accept credit cards?
Itakuwa pesa ngapi?
How much will it cost?
Nina Ahirisho
I have a reservation
Ningependa kukodesha gari
I'd like to rent a car
Niko hapa kwa biashara/kwa starehe
I'm here on business /on vacation.
Je, kiti hiki kina mwenyewe?
Is this seat taken?
Bahati njema!
Good luck!
Furahia siku ya kuzaliwa!
Happy birthday!
Heri ya mwaka mpya!
Happy new year!
Heri njema ya Krismasi
Merry Christmas!
Mtoto mchanga
Baby
Mvulana
Boy
ndugu
Brother
Mtoto (kike)
Child (female)
Mtoto (kiume)
Child (male)
Binti Amu
Cousin (female)
Bin Amu
Cousin (male)
Binti
Daughter
baba
Father
Msichana
Girl
Babu
Grandfather
Nyanya
Grandmother
Mume
Husband
Mwanaume
Man
Mama
Mother
Watu
People
Dada
Sister
Mwana
Son
Mke
Wife
mwanamke
Woman
Dada yako ana umri gani?
How old is your sister?
Kaka yako anaitwa nani?
What's your brother called?
mwigizaji (kiume)
Actor
mwigizaji (kike)
Actress
Msanii
Artist
mfanyi biashara
Businessman
Daktari
Doctor
muuguzi
Nurse
polisi
Policeman
muimbaji
Singer
Mwanafunzi
Student
Mwalimu
Teacher
Mkalimani
Translator
yeye ni polisi
He is a policeman
Mimi ni msanii
I'm an artist
ninatafuta kazi
I'm looking for a job
Siku
Days
Jumatatu
Monday
Jumanne
Tuesday
Jumatano
Wednesday
Alhamisi
Thursday
Ijumaa
Friday
Jumamosi
Saturday
Jumapili
Sunday
Januari
January
Februari
February
Machi
March
Aprili
April
Mei
May
Juni
June
Julai
July
Agosti
August
Septemba
September
Oktoba
October
Novemba
November
Desemba
December
majira ya kupukutika
Autumn
majira ya baridi
Winter
majira ya kuchipua
Spring
majira ya joto
Summer
wakati
Time
saa
Hour
dakika
Minute
pili
Second
Nilizaliwa mwezi wa julai
I was born in July
Nitakutembelea mwezi wa agosti
I will visit you in August
Baridi
Cold
Joto
Hot
mvua
Rain
theluji
Snow
majira ya kuchipua
Spring
majira ya joto
Summer
Jua
Sun
Kuna jua
Sunny
Vuguvugu
Warm
upepo
Wind
Kuna upepo
Windy
majira ya baridi
Winter
Kunanyesha
It is raining
Kuna jua
It is sunny
Kuna upepo
It is windy
ni baridi
It's cold
ni moto
It's hot
Kitanda
Bed
Chumba
Bedroom
Kompyuta
Computer
Mlango
Door
Samani (pia fanicha)
Furniture
Nyumba
House
Jikoni
Kitchen
Friji
Refrigerator
chumba
Room
Televisheni
Television
Choo
Toilet
Dirisha
Window
Unaweza kufungua dirisha?
Can you open the window?
Nahitaji kutumia kompyuta
I need to use the computer
Kiarabu
Arabic
Moroko
Moroccan
Moroko
Morocco
Kichina
Chinese (language)
Uchina
Chinese (nationality)
Uchina
China
Kiingereza
English
Uingereza
British
Uingereza
Britain
Amerika
American
Amerika
America
Kifaransa
French (language)
Ufaransa
French (nationality)
Ufaransa
France
Kiitaliano
Italian (language)
Uitaliano
Italian (nationality)
Italia
Italy
Kijapani
Japanese (language)
Ujapani
Japanese (nationality)
Japani
Japan
Kirusi
Russian (language)
Urusi
Russian (nationality)
Urusi
Russia
Kihispania
Spanish (language)
Uhispania
Spanish (nationality)
Uhispania
Spain
sizungumuzi kikorea
I don't speak Korean
Ninazungumuza kiitaliano
I speak Italian
Nataka kwenda Ujerumani
I want to go to Germany
Nilizaliwa Italia
I was born in Italy
Nyeusi
Black
Samawati
Blue
Hudhurungi
Brown
Rangi
Colors
Kijani
Green
Chungwa
Orange
Nyekundu
Red
Nyeupe
White
Manjano
Yellow
Nina nywele nyeusi
I have black hair
Paka wako ni mweupe
Your cat is white
Mbali
Far
hapa
Here
Kushoto
Left
Kulia
Right
karibu na
Near
Moja kwa moja
Straight
kule
There
Nikusaidie vipi?/Naweza kukusaidia?
Can I help you?
Unaweza kunisaidia?
Can you help me?
Unaweza kunionyesha?
Can you show me?
Njoo nami!
Come with me!
Nimepotea
I'm lost
Sitoki hapa
I'm not from here
Enda kushoto
Turn left
Enda kulia
Turn right
Unaweza kupunguza?
Can you take less?
Mnachukua kadi za ukopeshaji?
Do you accept credit cards?
Hii ni pesa ngapi?
How much is this?
Naangalia tu
I'm just looking
Tafadhali, pesa taslimu peke yake
Only cash please!
Hii ni bei ghali sana
This is very expensive
Sili nyama
I'm vegetarian
Chakula hiki ni kitamu sana
It is very delicious!
Tunaomba bili
May we have the check please?
Tupe hesabu yetu tafadhali
The bill please!
mhudumu
Waiter / waitress!
Unapendekeza tule wapi?
What do you recommend? (to eat)
Chakula hiki kinaitwa aje?
What's the name of this dish?
Orodha ya chakula
Menu
kijiko
Spoon
Hamna shida/Hakuna shida
No problem!
Ajali
Accident
Gari la wagonjwa (pia ambulensi)
Ambulance
Daktari
Doctor
Kichwa kinauma
Headache
Mshtuko wa moyo
Heart attack
Nisaidia
Help me
Hospitali
Hospital
Dawa
Medicines
duka la dawa
Pharmacy
Sumu
Poison
Polisi
Police
Utumbo inauma
Stomach ache
Uko poa?
Are you okay?
Ita Daktari!
Call a doctor!
Ita gari la wagonjwa
Call the ambulance!
Ita polisi!
Call the police!
Tulia!
Calm down!
Nasikia mgonjwa
I feel sick
Inaumwa hapa
It hurts here
ni dharura!
It's urgent!
Acha!
Stop!
Mwizi!
Thief!
Mnyama
Animal
Paka
Cat
Mbwa
Dog
Farasi
Horse
Una wanyama wowote?
Do you have any animals?
Mimi nina mbwa
I have a dog
Udogo
Small
Ukubwa
Big
Urefu
Tall
Ufupi
Short
rahisi
Cheap
ghali
Expensive
nzuri, mzuri
Good
baya, mbaya
Bad
makosa
Wrong
sahihi
Right (correct)
Mpya
New
Nzee (kinyume cha mpya)
Old (opposite of new)
Ujana
Young
Mzee (kinyume cha ujana)
Old (opposite of young)
Ngumu
Difficult
rahisi
Easy
Hiyo ni ghali sana
This is too expensive
Niko sahihi au nimekosa?
Am I right or wrong?
hapa
Here
kule
There
Haraka/Harakaharaka
Quickly
kweli
Really
Polepole
Slowly
kawaida
Always
Kamwe
Never
mara kwa mara
Sometimes
wiki ijayo
Next week
Sasa
Now
hivi karibuni
Soon
Leo
Today
Kesho
Tomorrow
Usiku huu
Tonight
Jana
Yesterday
Unapapenda hapa?
Do you like it here?
tuonane baadaye
See you later!
ahsante sana
Thank you very much!
Mwanamke
Woman
Wanawake
Women
Mwanaume
Man
Wanaume
Men
Mvulana
Boy
Wavulana
Boys
Msichana
Girl
Wasichana
Girls
nchi
Country
Mataifa
Countries
tunaongea lugha mbili
We speak two languages
Paka
Cat
Mbwa
Dog
Mwanamke
Woman
Wanawake
Women
mama
Mother
dada
Sister
Mimi nina mbwa
I have a dog
Ninazungumuza kiitaliano
I speak Italian
Mwalimu wa Kifaransa yupo hapa
A French teacher is here
Mwalimu wa Kifaransa yupo hapa
The French teacher is here
Baadhi ya lugha ni ngumu
Some languages are hard
Lugha nyingi ni rahisi
Many languages are easy
Mwanafunzi anazungumuza Kikorea
The student speaks Korean
Mwanafunzi anazungumuza Kikorea
A student speaks Korean
Baadhi ya wanafunzi wanazungumuza Kikorea
Some students speak Korean
mbele ya
In front of
nyuma ya
Behind
kabla ya
Before
baada ya
After
ndani ya
Inside
na
With
bila
Without
nje ya
Outside
juu ya
On top of
chini ya
Under
Na
And
kati kati ya
Between
Lakini
But
kwa
For
kutoka
From
ndani ya
In
Karibu
Near
Ama
Or
Naweza kufanya mazoezi ya Kiitalia nawe?
Can I practice Italian with you?
Ninazungumza Kifaransa ila na lafudhi
I speak French but with an accent
mvulana
Boy
msichana
Girl
mwanamme
Man
Mwanamke
Woman
Baba
Father
Mama
Mother
Kaka
Brother
Dada
Sister
paka (kiume)
Cat (Masc.)
paka (kike)
Cat (Fem.)
yeye ni mrefu
He is tall
yeye ni mrefu
She is tall
yeye ni mwanaume mfupi
He is a short man
yeye ni mwanamke mfupi
She is a short woman
Moja
One
Mbili
Two
Tatu
Three
Nne
Four
Tano
Five
Sita
Six
Saba
Seven
Nane
Eight
Tisa
Nine
Kumi
Ten
Mimi
I
Wewe
You
Yeye
He
Yeye
She
Sisi
We
Nyinyi
You (plural)
Wao
They
Ninakupenda
I love you
Mimi
Me
Wewe
You
Yeye
Him
Yeye
Her
Sisi
Us
Nyinyi (wingi)
You (plural)
Wao
Them
Nipe nambari yako ya simu
Give me your phone number
Ninaweza kukupa barua pepe yangu
I can give you my email
yangu
My
yako
Your
yake
His
yake
Her
yetu
Our
yako (wingi)
Your (plural)
yao
Their
barua pepe yake ni...
His email is …
nambari yangu ya simu ni...
My phone number is …
Vipi?
How?
Nini?
What?
Lini?
When?
Wapi?
Where?
Nani?
Who?
Kwa nini?
Why?
Nikusaidie vipi?/Naweza kukusaidia?
Can I help you?
Unaweza kunisaidia?
Can you help me?
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
Do you speak English?
Hii ni pesa ngapi?
How much is this?
Jina lako ni nani?
What is your name?
Ni saa ngapi?
What time is it?
Tunaweza kukutana wapi?
When can we meet?
Unaishi wapi?
Where do you live?
Nani anagonga mlangoni?
Who is knocking at the door?
Mbona ni ghali?
Why is it expensive?
Hapana
No
Hakuna kitu
Nothing
Bado
Not yet
Hakuna mtu
No one
Hakuna tena
No longer
kamwe
Never
Haiwezi
Cannot
Haipaswi
Should not
Usijali!
Don't worry!
Siwezi kumbuka neno hili
I cannot remember the word
Sizungumuzi Kijapani
I do not speak Japanese
Sijui
I don't know!
Bado sina ufasaha kwenye Kiitaliano
I'm not fluent in Italian yet
Hakuna mtu hapa anaongea kigiriki
No one here speaks Greek
Hamna shida/Hakuna shida
No problem!
Kuendesha
To drive
Kuendesha
To drive
Kupa
To give
Kuwa na
To have
Kujua
To know
Kuelewa
To understand
Kufanya kazi
To work
Kuandika
To write
Ananielewa
He understands me
Alinielewa
He understood me
Atanielewa
He will understand me
Nakuona
I see you
Asome kitabu
He reads a book
Ananielewa
He understands me
Ana paka
She has a cat
Anajua rafiki yangu
She knows my friend
Tunataka kujifunza
We want to learn
Tunafikiri Kispania ni raisi
We think Spanish is easy
Waendeshe gari
They drive a car
Wanatabasamu
They smile
Nilikuona
I saw you
Niliandika na kalamu
I wrote with a pen
Ulipenda matofaa
You loved apples
Ulipeana pesa
You gave money
Ulicheza tenisi
You played tennis
Alinielewa
He understood me
Alikuwa na paka
She had a cat
Alijua rafiki yangu
She knew my friend
Tulitaka kujifunza
We wanted to learn
Walitabasamu
They smiled
Nitakuona
I will see you
Nitaandika na kalamu
I will write with a pen
Atasoma kitabu
He will read a book
Atanielewa
He will understand me
Tutakufikiria
We will think about you
Enda!
Go!
Acha!
Stop!
Usiende!
Don't Go!
Kaa!
Stay!
Njoo hapa!
Come here!
Nyamaza! (kimya!)
Be quiet!
Enda moja kwa moja
Go straight
Ngoja!
Wait!
Twende!
Let's go!
Kaa chini!
Sit down!
Njema
Good
bora
Better
bora zaidi
Best
mbaya
Bad
mbaya sana
Worse
mbaya zaidi
Worst
warefu
Taller
wafupi
Shorter
Wadogo
Younger
Mkubwa
Older
Mrefu kama
As tall as
Mrefu kuliko
Taller than
Mfupi kuliko
Shorter than
Mzuri zaidi, nzuri zaidi
More beautiful
Mzuri kiasi, Nzuri kiasi
Less beautiful
Mzuri sana, nzuri sana
Most beautiful
furaha
Happy
Furaha sana
Happier
Furaha zaidi
Happiest
Umefurahi
You are happy
Umefurahi kama Maya
You are as happy as Maya
Umefurahi kuliko Maya
You are happier than Maya
Umefurahi zaidi
You are the happiest
Shikamo!
Hi!
Habari za asabuhi!
Good morning!
Habari za mchana!
Good afternoon!
Habari za jioni!
Good evening!
Wambaje?
How are you? (polite)
Habari yako?
How are you? (friendly)
Vipi?
What's up? (colloquial)
Niko vyema, shukran
I'm fine, thank you!
labda wewe
And you? (polite)
Na wewe Je?
And you? (friendly)
nzuri, mzuri
Good
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
Do you speak English?
Kidogo tu
Just a little
Jina lako ni nani?
What's your name?
Jina langu ni (John Doe)
My name is (John Doe)
Bw../Bi../Binti...
Mr.../ Mrs. .../ Miss...
Vizuri kukutana nawe!
Nice to meet you!
Wewe ni mkarimu sana
You're very kind!
Unatoka wapi?
Where are you from?
Nintoka Marekani
I'm from the U.S
Mimi ni Mmarekani
I'm American
Unaishi wapi?
Where do you live?
Ninaishi Marekani
I live in the U.S
Unapapenda hapa?
Do you like it here?
Una miaka mingapi?
How old are you?
Nina miaka (ishirini, thelathini...)
I'm (twenty, thirty...) Years old
Umeolewa?
Are you married?
Una watoto?
Do you have children?
Ni lazima niende
I have to go
Nakuja!
I will be right back!
Vizuri kukutana nawe!
Nice to meet you!
Naweza kufanya mazoezi ya Kiitalia nawe?
Can I practice Italian with you?
Kifaransa changu ni kibaya
My French is bad
Nahitaji kufanya mazoezi ya Kifaransa changu
I need to practice my French
Ungependa kwenda kutembea?
Would you like to go for a walk?
Naweza kupata nambari yako ya simu?
Can I have your phone number?
Naweza kupata barua pepe yako?
Can I have your email?
Umeolewa?
Are you married?
Miko peke
I'm single
Uko huru kesho jioni?
Are you free tomorrow evening?
Ningependa kukualika kwa chakula cha jioni
I would like to invite you for dinner
Unaishi wapi?
Where do you live?
Tunaweza kukutana wapi?
When can we meet?
Unaipenda?
Do you like it?
Naipenda sana!
I really like it!
Ninakupenda
I love you
Ungeweza kuolewa nami?
Would you marry me?
kahawa
Coffee
maziwa
Milk
Chemshakinywa
Breakfast
Chakula cha mchana
Lunch
Chakula cha jioni
Dinner
mkate
Bread
jibini
Cheese
kuku
Chicken
mayai
Eggs
samaki
Fish
Vyakula
Food
Matunda
Fruit
nyama
Meat
sandwichi
Sandwich
sukari
Sugar
chai
Tea
Nyanya
Tomatoes
Mboga
Vegetables
maji
Water
mshipi
Belt
Nguo
Clothes
Koti
Coat
Gauni
Dress
miwani
Glasses
Kinga
Gloves
Kofia
Hat
Jaketi
Jacket
Suruali
Pants (Trousers)
pete
Ring
Shati
Shirt
viatu
Shoes
soksi
Socks
Suti
Suit
fulana
Sweater
tai
Tie
mwavuli
Umbrella
chupi
Underwear
mkoba
Wallet
saa
Watch
Unapendezwa na gauni yangu?
Do you like my dress?
Kitabu
Book
Vitabu
Books
Kiti
Chair
Meza
Desk
Kamusi
Dictionary
Lugha
Languages
Maktaba
Library
Tarakilishi
Laptop
Ukarasa
Page
Karatasi
Paper
Kalamu
Pen
Swali
Question
Shule
School
mwanafunzi
Student
mwalimu
Teacher
Chuo Kikuu
University
Nina swali
I have a question
Hicho kitabu kinaitwaje?
What's the name of that book?
mkono
Arm
mgongo
Back
Sikio
Ear
jicho
Eye
uso
Face
nyayo
Feet
vidole
Fingers
nywele
Hair
mkono
Hand
kichwa
Head
moyo
Heart
mguu
Leg
mdomo
Mouth
shingo
Neck
pua
Nose
meno
Teeth
Ana macho ya kupendeza
She has beautiful eyes
Ndege
Airplane
uwanja wa ndege
Airport
basi
Bus
kituo cha basi
Bus station
gari
Car
ndege
Flight
mahali pa kupata usaidizi
Help Desk
Hoteli
Hotel
cheti cha kusafiri
Passport
Teksi
Taxi
tikiti
Ticket
Utalii
Tourism
Gari la moshi
Train (noun)
Kituo cha gari la moshi
Train station
Kwa treni
By train
Kwa gari
By car
Kwa basi
By bus
Kwa teksi
By taxi
Kwa ndege
By airplane
Mnachukua kadi za ukopeshaji?
Do you accept credit cards?
Itakuwa pesa ngapi?
How much will it cost?
Nina Ahirisho
I have a reservation
Ningependa kukodesha gari
I'd like to rent a car
Niko hapa kwa biashara/kwa starehe
I'm here on business /on vacation.
Je, kiti hiki kina mwenyewe?
Is this seat taken?
Bahati njema!
Good luck!
Furahia siku ya kuzaliwa!
Happy birthday!
Heri ya mwaka mpya!
Happy new year!
Heri njema ya Krismasi
Merry Christmas!
Mtoto mchanga
Baby
Mvulana
Boy
ndugu
Brother
Mtoto (kike)
Child (female)
Mtoto (kiume)
Child (male)
Binti Amu
Cousin (female)
Bin Amu
Cousin (male)
Binti
Daughter
baba
Father
Msichana
Girl
Babu
Grandfather
Nyanya
Grandmother
Mume
Husband
Mwanaume
Man
Mama
Mother
Watu
People
Dada
Sister
Mwana
Son
Mke
Wife
mwanamke
Woman
Dada yako ana umri gani?
How old is your sister?
Kaka yako anaitwa nani?
What's your brother called?
mwigizaji (kiume)
Actor
mwigizaji (kike)
Actress
Msanii
Artist
mfanyi biashara
Businessman
Daktari
Doctor
muuguzi
Nurse
polisi
Policeman
muimbaji
Singer
Mwanafunzi
Student
Mwalimu
Teacher
Mkalimani
Translator
yeye ni polisi
He is a policeman
Mimi ni msanii
I'm an artist
ninatafuta kazi
I'm looking for a job
Siku
Days
Jumatatu
Monday
Jumanne
Tuesday
Jumatano
Wednesday
Alhamisi
Thursday
Ijumaa
Friday
Jumamosi
Saturday
Jumapili
Sunday
Januari
January
Februari
February
Machi
March
Aprili
April
Mei
May
Juni
June
Julai
July
Agosti
August
Septemba
September
Oktoba
October
Novemba
November
Desemba
December
majira ya kupukutika
Autumn
majira ya baridi
Winter
majira ya kuchipua
Spring
majira ya joto
Summer
wakati
Time
saa
Hour
dakika
Minute
pili
Second
Nilizaliwa mwezi wa julai
I was born in July
Nitakutembelea mwezi wa agosti
I will visit you in August
Baridi
Cold
Joto
Hot
mvua
Rain
theluji
Snow
majira ya kuchipua
Spring
majira ya joto
Summer
Jua
Sun
Kuna jua
Sunny
Vuguvugu
Warm
upepo
Wind
Kuna upepo
Windy
majira ya baridi
Winter
Kunanyesha
It is raining
Kuna jua
It is sunny
Kuna upepo
It is windy
ni baridi
It's cold
ni moto
It's hot
Kitanda
Bed
Chumba
Bedroom
Kompyuta
Computer
Mlango
Door
Samani (pia fanicha)
Furniture
Nyumba
House
Jikoni
Kitchen
Friji
Refrigerator
chumba
Room
Televisheni
Television
Choo
Toilet
Dirisha
Window
Unaweza kufungua dirisha?
Can you open the window?
Nahitaji kutumia kompyuta
I need to use the computer
Kiarabu
Arabic
Moroko
Moroccan
Moroko
Morocco
Kichina
Chinese (language)
Uchina
Chinese (nationality)
Uchina
China
Kiingereza
English
Uingereza
British
Uingereza
Britain
Amerika
American
Amerika
America
Kifaransa
French (language)
Ufaransa
French (nationality)
Ufaransa
France
Kiitaliano
Italian (language)
Uitaliano
Italian (nationality)
Italia
Italy
Kijapani
Japanese (language)
Ujapani
Japanese (nationality)
Japani
Japan
Kirusi
Russian (language)
Urusi
Russian (nationality)
Urusi
Russia
Kihispania
Spanish (language)
Uhispania
Spanish (nationality)
Uhispania
Spain
sizungumuzi kikorea
I don't speak Korean
Ninazungumuza kiitaliano
I speak Italian
Nataka kwenda Ujerumani
I want to go to Germany
Nilizaliwa Italia
I was born in Italy
Nyeusi
Black
Samawati
Blue
Hudhurungi
Brown
Rangi
Colors
Kijani
Green
Chungwa
Orange
Nyekundu
Red
Nyeupe
White
Manjano
Yellow
Nina nywele nyeusi
I have black hair
Paka wako ni mweupe
Your cat is white
Mbali
Far
hapa
Here
Kushoto
Left
Kulia
Right
karibu na
Near
Moja kwa moja
Straight
kule
There
Nikusaidie vipi?/Naweza kukusaidia?
Can I help you?
Unaweza kunisaidia?
Can you help me?
Unaweza kunionyesha?
Can you show me?
Njoo nami!
Come with me!
Nimepotea
I'm lost
Sitoki hapa
I'm not from here
Enda kushoto
Turn left
Enda kulia
Turn right
Unaweza kupunguza?
Can you take less?
Mnachukua kadi za ukopeshaji?
Do you accept credit cards?
Hii ni pesa ngapi?
How much is this?
Naangalia tu
I'm just looking
Tafadhali, pesa taslimu peke yake
Only cash please!
Hii ni bei ghali sana
This is very expensive
Sili nyama
I'm vegetarian
Chakula hiki ni kitamu sana
It is very delicious!
Tunaomba bili
May we have the check please?
Tupe hesabu yetu tafadhali
The bill please!
mhudumu
Waiter / waitress!
Unapendekeza tule wapi?
What do you recommend? (to eat)
Chakula hiki kinaitwa aje?
What's the name of this dish?
Orodha ya chakula
Menu
kijiko
Spoon
Hamna shida/Hakuna shida
No problem!
Ajali
Accident
Gari la wagonjwa (pia ambulensi)
Ambulance
Daktari
Doctor
Kichwa kinauma
Headache
Mshtuko wa moyo
Heart attack
Nisaidia
Help me
Hospitali
Hospital
Dawa
Medicines
duka la dawa
Pharmacy
Sumu
Poison
Polisi
Police
Utumbo inauma
Stomach ache
Uko poa?
Are you okay?
Ita Daktari!
Call a doctor!
Ita gari la wagonjwa
Call the ambulance!
Ita polisi!
Call the police!
Tulia!
Calm down!
Nasikia mgonjwa
I feel sick
Inaumwa hapa
It hurts here
ni dharura!
It's urgent!
Acha!
Stop!
Mwizi!
Thief!
Mnyama
Animal
Paka
Cat
Mbwa
Dog
Farasi
Horse
Una wanyama wowote?
Do you have any animals?
Mimi nina mbwa
I have a dog
Udogo
Small
Ukubwa
Big
Urefu
Tall
Ufupi
Short
rahisi
Cheap
ghali
Expensive
nzuri, mzuri
Good
baya, mbaya
Bad
makosa
Wrong
sahihi
Right (correct)
Mpya
New
Nzee (kinyume cha mpya)
Old (opposite of new)
Ujana
Young
Mzee (kinyume cha ujana)
Old (opposite of young)
Ngumu
Difficult
rahisi
Easy
Hiyo ni ghali sana
This is too expensive
Niko sahihi au nimekosa?
Am I right or wrong?
hapa
Here
kule
There
Haraka/Harakaharaka
Quickly
kweli
Really
Polepole
Slowly
kawaida
Always
Kamwe
Never
mara kwa mara
Sometimes
wiki ijayo
Next week
Sasa
Now
hivi karibuni
Soon
Leo
Today
Kesho
Tomorrow
Usiku huu
Tonight
Jana
Yesterday
Unapapenda hapa?
Do you like it here?
tuonane baadaye
See you later!
ahsante sana
Thank you very much!
Mwanamke
Woman
Wanawake
Women
Mwanaume
Man
Wanaume
Men
Mvulana
Boy
Wavulana
Boys
Msichana
Girl
Wasichana
Girls
nchi
Country
Mataifa
Countries
tunaongea lugha mbili
We speak two languages
Paka
Cat
Mbwa
Dog
Mwanamke
Woman
Wanawake
Women
mama
Mother
dada
Sister
Mimi nina mbwa
I have a dog
Ninazungumuza kiitaliano
I speak Italian
Mwalimu wa Kifaransa yupo hapa
A French teacher is here
Mwalimu wa Kifaransa yupo hapa
The French teacher is here
Baadhi ya lugha ni ngumu
Some languages are hard
Lugha nyingi ni rahisi
Many languages are easy
Mwanafunzi anazungumuza Kikorea
The student speaks Korean
Mwanafunzi anazungumuza Kikorea
A student speaks Korean
Baadhi ya wanafunzi wanazungumuza Kikorea
Some students speak Korean
mbele ya
In front of
nyuma ya
Behind
kabla ya
Before
baada ya
After
ndani ya
Inside
na
With
bila
Without
nje ya
Outside
juu ya
On top of
chini ya
Under
Na
And
kati kati ya
Between
Lakini
But
kwa
For
kutoka
From
ndani ya
In
Karibu
Near
Ama
Or
Naweza kufanya mazoezi ya Kiitalia nawe?
Can I practice Italian with you?
Ninazungumza Kifaransa ila na lafudhi
I speak French but with an accent
mvulana
Boy
msichana
Girl
mwanamme
Man
Mwanamke
Woman
Baba
Father
Mama
Mother
Kaka
Brother
Dada
Sister
paka (kiume)
Cat (Masc.)
paka (kike)
Cat (Fem.)
yeye ni mrefu
He is tall
yeye ni mrefu
She is tall
yeye ni mwanaume mfupi
He is a short man
yeye ni mwanamke mfupi
She is a short woman
Moja
One
Mbili
Two
Tatu
Three
Nne
Four
Tano
Five
Sita
Six
Saba
Seven
Nane
Eight
Tisa
Nine
Kumi
Ten
Mimi
I
Wewe
You
Yeye
He
Yeye
She
Sisi
We
Nyinyi
You (plural)
Wao
They
Ninakupenda
I love you
Mimi
Me
Wewe
You
Yeye
Him
Yeye
Her
Sisi
Us
Nyinyi (wingi)
You (plural)
Wao
Them
Nipe nambari yako ya simu
Give me your phone number
Ninaweza kukupa barua pepe yangu
I can give you my email
yangu
My
yako
Your
yake
His
yake
Her
yetu
Our
yako (wingi)
Your (plural)
yao
Their
barua pepe yake ni...
His email is …
nambari yangu ya simu ni...
My phone number is …
Vipi?
How?
Nini?
What?
Lini?
When?
Wapi?
Where?
Nani?
Who?
Kwa nini?
Why?
Nikusaidie vipi?/Naweza kukusaidia?
Can I help you?
Unaweza kunisaidia?
Can you help me?
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
Do you speak English?
Hii ni pesa ngapi?
How much is this?
Jina lako ni nani?
What is your name?
Ni saa ngapi?
What time is it?
Tunaweza kukutana wapi?
When can we meet?
Unaishi wapi?
Where do you live?
Nani anagonga mlangoni?
Who is knocking at the door?
Mbona ni ghali?
Why is it expensive?
Hapana
No
Hakuna kitu
Nothing
Bado
Not yet
Hakuna mtu
No one
Hakuna tena
No longer
kamwe
Never
Haiwezi
Cannot
Haipaswi
Should not
Usijali!
Don't worry!
Siwezi kumbuka neno hili
I cannot remember the word
Sizungumuzi Kijapani
I do not speak Japanese
Sijui
I don't know!
Bado sina ufasaha kwenye Kiitaliano
I'm not fluent in Italian yet
Hakuna mtu hapa anaongea kigiriki
No one here speaks Greek
Hamna shida/Hakuna shida
No problem!
Kuendesha
To drive
Kuendesha
To drive
Kupa
To give
Kuwa na
To have
Kujua
To know
Kuelewa
To understand
Kufanya kazi
To work
Kuandika
To write
Ananielewa
He understands me
Alinielewa
He understood me
Atanielewa
He will understand me
Nakuona
I see you
Asome kitabu
He reads a book
Ananielewa
He understands me
Ana paka
She has a cat
Anajua rafiki yangu
She knows my friend
Tunataka kujifunza
We want to learn
Tunafikiri Kispania ni raisi
We think Spanish is easy
Waendeshe gari
They drive a car
Wanatabasamu
They smile
Nilikuona
I saw you
Niliandika na kalamu
I wrote with a pen
Ulipenda matofaa
You loved apples
Ulipeana pesa
You gave money
Ulicheza tenisi
You played tennis
Alinielewa
He understood me
Alikuwa na paka
She had a cat
Alijua rafiki yangu
She knew my friend
Tulitaka kujifunza
We wanted to learn
Walitabasamu
They smiled
Nitakuona
I will see you
Nitaandika na kalamu
I will write with a pen
Atasoma kitabu
He will read a book
Atanielewa
He will understand me
Tutakufikiria
We will think about you
Enda!
Go!
Acha!
Stop!
Usiende!
Don't Go!
Kaa!
Stay!
Njoo hapa!
Come here!
Nyamaza! (kimya!)
Be quiet!
Enda moja kwa moja
Go straight
Ngoja!
Wait!
Twende!
Let's go!
Kaa chini!
Sit down!
Njema
Good
bora
Better
bora zaidi
Best
mbaya
Bad
mbaya sana
Worse
mbaya zaidi
Worst
warefu
Taller
wafupi
Shorter
Wadogo
Younger
Mkubwa
Older
Mrefu kama
As tall as
Mrefu kuliko
Taller than
Mfupi kuliko
Shorter than
Mzuri zaidi, nzuri zaidi
More beautiful
Mzuri kiasi, Nzuri kiasi
Less beautiful
Mzuri sana, nzuri sana
Most beautiful
furaha
Happy
Furaha sana
Happier
Furaha zaidi
Happiest
Umefurahi
You are happy
Umefurahi kama Maya
You are as happy as Maya
Umefurahi kuliko Maya
You are happier than Maya
Umefurahi zaidi
You are the happiest
Shikamo!
Hi!
Habari za asabuhi!
Good morning!
Habari za mchana!
Good afternoon!
Habari za jioni!
Good evening!
Wambaje?
How are you? (polite)
Habari yako?
How are you? (friendly)
Vipi?
What's up? (colloquial)
Niko vyema, shukran
I'm fine, thank you!
labda wewe
And you? (polite)
Na wewe Je?
And you? (friendly)
nzuri, mzuri
Good
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
Do you speak English?
Kidogo tu
Just a little
Jina lako ni nani?
What's your name?
Jina langu ni (John Doe)
My name is (John Doe)
Bw../Bi../Binti...
Mr.../ Mrs. .../ Miss...
Vizuri kukutana nawe!
Nice to meet you!
Wewe ni mkarimu sana
You're very kind!
Unatoka wapi?
Where are you from?
Nintoka Marekani
I'm from the U.S
Mimi ni Mmarekani
I'm American
Unaishi wapi?
Where do you live?
Ninaishi Marekani
I live in the U.S
Unapapenda hapa?
Do you like it here?
Una miaka mingapi?
How old are you?
Nina miaka (ishirini, thelathini...)
I'm (twenty, thirty...) Years old
Umeolewa?
Are you married?
Una watoto?
Do you have children?
Ni lazima niende
I have to go
Nakuja!
I will be right back!
Vizuri kukutana nawe!
Nice to meet you!
Naweza kufanya mazoezi ya Kiitalia nawe?
Can I practice Italian with you?
Kifaransa changu ni kibaya
My French is bad
Nahitaji kufanya mazoezi ya Kifaransa changu
I need to practice my French
Ungependa kwenda kutembea?
Would you like to go for a walk?
Naweza kupata nambari yako ya simu?
Can I have your phone number?
Naweza kupata barua pepe yako?
Can I have your email?
Umeolewa?
Are you married?
Miko peke
I'm single
Uko huru kesho jioni?
Are you free tomorrow evening?
Ningependa kukualika kwa chakula cha jioni
I would like to invite you for dinner
Unaishi wapi?
Where do you live?
Tunaweza kukutana wapi?
When can we meet?
Unaipenda?
Do you like it?
Naipenda sana!
I really like it!
Ninakupenda
I love you
Ungeweza kuolewa nami?
Would you marry me?
kahawa
Coffee
maziwa
Milk
Chemshakinywa
Breakfast
Chakula cha mchana
Lunch
Chakula cha jioni
Dinner
mkate
Bread
jibini
Cheese
kuku
Chicken
mayai
Eggs
samaki
Fish
Vyakula
Food
Matunda
Fruit
nyama
Meat
sandwichi
Sandwich
sukari
Sugar
chai
Tea
Nyanya
Tomatoes
Mboga
Vegetables
maji
Water
mshipi
Belt
Nguo
Clothes
Koti
Coat
Gauni
Dress
miwani
Glasses
Kinga
Gloves
Kofia
Hat
Jaketi
Jacket
Suruali
Pants (Trousers)
pete
Ring
Shati
Shirt
viatu
Shoes
soksi
Socks
Suti
Suit
fulana
Sweater
tai
Tie
mwavuli
Umbrella
chupi
Underwear
mkoba
Wallet
saa
Watch
Unapendezwa na gauni yangu?
Do you like my dress?
Kitabu
Book
Vitabu
Books
Kiti
Chair
Meza
Desk
Kamusi
Dictionary
Lugha
Languages
Maktaba
Library
Tarakilishi
Laptop
Ukarasa
Page
Karatasi
Paper
Kalamu
Pen
Swali
Question
Shule
School
mwanafunzi
Student
mwalimu
Teacher
Chuo Kikuu
University
Nina swali
I have a question
Hicho kitabu kinaitwaje?
What's the name of that book?
mkono
Arm
mgongo
Back
Sikio
Ear
jicho
Eye
uso
Face
nyayo
Feet
vidole
Fingers
nywele
Hair
mkono
Hand
kichwa
Head
moyo
Heart
mguu
Leg
mdomo
Mouth
shingo
Neck
pua
Nose
meno
Teeth
Ana macho ya kupendeza
She has beautiful eyes
Ndege
Airplane
uwanja wa ndege
Airport
basi
Bus
kituo cha basi
Bus station
gari
Car
ndege
Flight
mahali pa kupata usaidizi
Help Desk
Hoteli
Hotel
cheti cha kusafiri
Passport
Teksi
Taxi
tikiti
Ticket
Utalii
Tourism
Gari la moshi
Train (noun)
Kituo cha gari la moshi
Train station
Kwa treni
By train
Kwa gari
By car
Kwa basi
By bus
Kwa teksi
By taxi
Kwa ndege
By airplane
Mnachukua kadi za ukopeshaji?
Do you accept credit cards?
Itakuwa pesa ngapi?
How much will it cost?
Nina Ahirisho
I have a reservation
Ningependa kukodesha gari
I'd like to rent a car
Niko hapa kwa biashara/kwa starehe
I'm here on business /on vacation.
Je, kiti hiki kina mwenyewe?
Is this seat taken?
Bahati njema!
Good luck!
Furahia siku ya kuzaliwa!
Happy birthday!
Heri ya mwaka mpya!
Happy new year!
Heri njema ya Krismasi
Merry Christmas!
Mtoto mchanga
Baby
Mvulana
Boy
ndugu
Brother
Mtoto (kike)
Child (female)
Mtoto (kiume)
Child (male)
Binti Amu
Cousin (female)
Bin Amu
Cousin (male)
Binti
Daughter
baba
Father
Msichana
Girl
Babu
Grandfather
Nyanya
Grandmother
Mume
Husband
Mwanaume
Man
Mama
Mother
Watu
People
Dada
Sister
Mwana
Son
Mke
Wife
mwanamke
Woman
Dada yako ana umri gani?
How old is your sister?
Kaka yako anaitwa nani?
What's your brother called?
mwigizaji (kiume)
Actor
mwigizaji (kike)
Actress
Msanii
Artist
mfanyi biashara
Businessman
Daktari
Doctor
muuguzi
Nurse
polisi
Policeman
muimbaji
Singer
Mwanafunzi
Student
Mwalimu
Teacher
Mkalimani
Translator
yeye ni polisi
He is a policeman
Mimi ni msanii
I'm an artist
ninatafuta kazi
I'm looking for a job
Siku
Days
Jumatatu
Monday
Jumanne
Tuesday
Jumatano
Wednesday
Alhamisi
Thursday
Ijumaa
Friday
Jumamosi
Saturday
Jumapili
Sunday
Januari
January
Februari
February
Machi
March
Aprili
April
Mei
May
Juni
June
Julai
July
Agosti
August
Septemba
September
Oktoba
October
Novemba
November
Desemba
December
majira ya kupukutika
Autumn
majira ya baridi
Winter
majira ya kuchipua
Spring
majira ya joto
Summer
wakati
Time
saa
Hour
dakika
Minute
pili
Second
Nilizaliwa mwezi wa julai
I was born in July
Nitakutembelea mwezi wa agosti
I will visit you in August
Baridi
Cold
Joto
Hot
mvua
Rain
theluji
Snow
majira ya kuchipua
Spring
majira ya joto
Summer
Jua
Sun
Kuna jua
Sunny
Vuguvugu
Warm
upepo
Wind
Kuna upepo
Windy
majira ya baridi
Winter
Kunanyesha
It is raining
Kuna jua
It is sunny
Kuna upepo
It is windy
ni baridi
It's cold
ni moto
It's hot
Kitanda
Bed
Chumba
Bedroom
Kompyuta
Computer
Mlango
Door
Samani (pia fanicha)
Furniture
Nyumba
House
Jikoni
Kitchen
Friji
Refrigerator
chumba
Room
Televisheni
Television
Choo
Toilet
Dirisha
Window
Unaweza kufungua dirisha?
Can you open the window?
Nahitaji kutumia kompyuta
I need to use the computer
Kiarabu
Arabic
Moroko
Moroccan
Moroko
Morocco
Kichina
Chinese (language)
Uchina
Chinese (nationality)
Uchina
China
Kiingereza
English
Uingereza
British
Uingereza
Britain
Amerika
American
Amerika
America
Kifaransa
French (language)
Ufaransa
French (nationality)
Ufaransa
France
Kiitaliano
Italian (language)
Uitaliano
Italian (nationality)
Italia
Italy
Kijapani
Japanese (language)
Ujapani
Japanese (nationality)
Japani
Japan
Kirusi
Russian (language)
Urusi
Russian (nationality)
Urusi
Russia
Kihispania
Spanish (language)
Uhispania
Spanish (nationality)
Uhispania
Spain
sizungumuzi kikorea
I don't speak Korean
Ninazungumuza kiitaliano
I speak Italian
Nataka kwenda Ujerumani
I want to go to Germany
Nilizaliwa Italia
I was born in Italy
Nyeusi
Black
Samawati
Blue
Hudhurungi
Brown
Rangi
Colors
Kijani
Green
Chungwa
Orange
Nyekundu
Red
Nyeupe
White
Manjano
Yellow
Nina nywele nyeusi
I have black hair
Paka wako ni mweupe
Your cat is white
Mbali
Far
hapa
Here
Kushoto
Left
Kulia
Right
karibu na
Near
Moja kwa moja
Straight
kule
There
Nikusaidie vipi?/Naweza kukusaidia?
Can I help you?
Unaweza kunisaidia?
Can you help me?
Unaweza kunionyesha?
Can you show me?
Njoo nami!
Come with me!
Nimepotea
I'm lost
Sitoki hapa
I'm not from here
Enda kushoto
Turn left
Enda kulia
Turn right
Unaweza kupunguza?
Can you take less?
Mnachukua kadi za ukopeshaji?
Do you accept credit cards?
Hii ni pesa ngapi?
How much is this?
Naangalia tu
I'm just looking
Tafadhali, pesa taslimu peke yake
Only cash please!
Hii ni bei ghali sana
This is very expensive
Sili nyama
I'm vegetarian
Chakula hiki ni kitamu sana
It is very delicious!
Tunaomba bili
May we have the check please?
Tupe hesabu yetu tafadhali
The bill please!
mhudumu
Waiter / waitress!
Unapendekeza tule wapi?
What do you recommend? (to eat)
Chakula hiki kinaitwa aje?
What's the name of this dish?
Orodha ya chakula
Menu
kijiko
Spoon
Hamna shida/Hakuna shida
No problem!
Ajali
Accident
Gari la wagonjwa (pia ambulensi)
Ambulance
Daktari
Doctor
Kichwa kinauma
Headache
Mshtuko wa moyo
Heart attack
Nisaidia
Help me
Hospitali
Hospital
Dawa
Medicines
duka la dawa
Pharmacy
Sumu
Poison
Polisi
Police
Utumbo inauma
Stomach ache
Uko poa?
Are you okay?
Ita Daktari!
Call a doctor!
Ita gari la wagonjwa
Call the ambulance!
Ita polisi!
Call the police!
Tulia!
Calm down!
Nasikia mgonjwa
I feel sick
Inaumwa hapa
It hurts here
ni dharura!
It's urgent!
Acha!
Stop!
Mwizi!
Thief!
Mnyama
Animal
Paka
Cat
Mbwa
Dog
Farasi
Horse
Una wanyama wowote?
Do you have any animals?
Mimi nina mbwa
I have a dog
Udogo
Small
Ukubwa
Big
Urefu
Tall
Ufupi
Short
rahisi
Cheap
ghali
Expensive
nzuri, mzuri
Good
baya, mbaya
Bad
makosa
Wrong
sahihi
Right (correct)
Mpya
New
Nzee (kinyume cha mpya)
Old (opposite of new)
Ujana
Young
Mzee (kinyume cha ujana)
Old (opposite of young)
Ngumu
Difficult
rahisi
Easy
Hiyo ni ghali sana
This is too expensive
Niko sahihi au nimekosa?
Am I right or wrong?
hapa
Here
kule
There
Haraka/Harakaharaka
Quickly
kweli
Really
Polepole
Slowly
kawaida
Always
Kamwe
Never
mara kwa mara
Sometimes
wiki ijayo
Next week
Sasa
Now
hivi karibuni
Soon
Leo
Today
Kesho
Tomorrow
Usiku huu
Tonight
Jana
Yesterday
Unapapenda hapa?
Do you like it here?
tuonane baadaye
See you later!
ahsante sana
Thank you very much!
Mwanamke
Woman
Wanawake
Women
Mwanaume
Man
Wanaume
Men
Mvulana
Boy
Wavulana
Boys
Msichana
Girl
Wasichana
Girls
nchi
Country
Mataifa
Countries
tunaongea lugha mbili
We speak two languages
Paka
Cat
Mbwa
Dog
Mwanamke
Woman
Wanawake
Women
mama
Mother
dada
Sister
Mimi nina mbwa
I have a dog
Ninazungumuza kiitaliano
I speak Italian
Mwalimu wa Kifaransa yupo hapa
A French teacher is here
Mwalimu wa Kifaransa yupo hapa
The French teacher is here
Baadhi ya lugha ni ngumu
Some languages are hard
Lugha nyingi ni rahisi
Many languages are easy
Mwanafunzi anazungumuza Kikorea
The student speaks Korean
Mwanafunzi anazungumuza Kikorea
A student speaks Korean
Baadhi ya wanafunzi wanazungumuza Kikorea
Some students speak Korean
mbele ya
In front of
nyuma ya
Behind
kabla ya
Before
baada ya
After
ndani ya
Inside
na
With
bila
Without
nje ya
Outside
juu ya
On top of
chini ya
Under
Na
And
kati kati ya
Between
Lakini
But
kwa
For
kutoka
From
ndani ya
In
Karibu
Near
Ama
Or
Naweza kufanya mazoezi ya Kiitalia nawe?
Can I practice Italian with you?
Ninazungumza Kifaransa ila na lafudhi
I speak French but with an accent
mvulana
Boy
msichana
Girl
mwanamme
Man
Mwanamke
Woman
Baba
Father
Mama
Mother
Kaka
Brother
Dada
Sister
paka (kiume)
Cat (Masc.)
paka (kike)
Cat (Fem.)
yeye ni mrefu
He is tall
yeye ni mrefu
She is tall
yeye ni mwanaume mfupi
He is a short man
yeye ni mwanamke mfupi
She is a short woman
Moja
One
Mbili
Two
Tatu
Three
Nne
Four
Tano
Five
Sita
Six
Saba
Seven
Nane
Eight
Tisa
Nine
Kumi
Ten
Mimi
I
Wewe
You
Yeye
He
Yeye
She
Sisi
We
Nyinyi
You (plural)
Wao
They
Ninakupenda
I love you
Mimi
Me
Wewe
You
Yeye
Him
Yeye
Her
Sisi
Us
Nyinyi (wingi)
You (plural)
Wao
Them
Nipe nambari yako ya simu
Give me your phone number
Ninaweza kukupa barua pepe yangu
I can give you my email
yangu
My
yako
Your
yake
His
yake
Her
yetu
Our
yako (wingi)
Your (plural)
yao
Their
barua pepe yake ni...
His email is …
nambari yangu ya simu ni...
My phone number is …
Vipi?
How?
Nini?
What?
Lini?
When?
Wapi?
Where?
Nani?
Who?
Kwa nini?
Why?
Nikusaidie vipi?/Naweza kukusaidia?
Can I help you?
Unaweza kunisaidia?
Can you help me?
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
Do you speak English?
Hii ni pesa ngapi?
How much is this?
Jina lako ni nani?
What is your name?
Ni saa ngapi?
What time is it?
Tunaweza kukutana wapi?
When can we meet?
Unaishi wapi?
Where do you live?
Nani anagonga mlangoni?
Who is knocking at the door?
Mbona ni ghali?
Why is it expensive?
Hapana
No
Hakuna kitu
Nothing
Bado
Not yet
Hakuna mtu
No one
Hakuna tena
No longer
kamwe
Never
Haiwezi
Cannot
Haipaswi
Should not
Usijali!
Don't worry!
Siwezi kumbuka neno hili
I cannot remember the word
Sizungumuzi Kijapani
I do not speak Japanese
Sijui
I don't know!
Bado sina ufasaha kwenye Kiitaliano
I'm not fluent in Italian yet
Hakuna mtu hapa anaongea kigiriki
No one here speaks Greek
Hamna shida/Hakuna shida
No problem!
Kuendesha
To drive
Kuendesha
To drive
Kupa
To give
Kuwa na
To have
Kujua
To know
Kuelewa
To understand
Kufanya kazi
To work
Kuandika
To write
Ananielewa
He understands me
Alinielewa
He understood me
Atanielewa
He will understand me
Nakuona
I see you
Asome kitabu
He reads a book
Ananielewa
He understands me
Ana paka
She has a cat
Anajua rafiki yangu
She knows my friend
Tunataka kujifunza
We want to learn
Tunafikiri Kispania ni raisi
We think Spanish is easy
Waendeshe gari
They drive a car
Wanatabasamu
They smile
Nilikuona
I saw you
Niliandika na kalamu
I wrote with a pen
Ulipenda matofaa
You loved apples
Ulipeana pesa
You gave money
Ulicheza tenisi
You played tennis
Alinielewa
He understood me
Alikuwa na paka
She had a cat
Alijua rafiki yangu
She knew my friend
Tulitaka kujifunza
We wanted to learn
Walitabasamu
They smiled
Nitakuona
I will see you
Nitaandika na kalamu
I will write with a pen
Atasoma kitabu
He will read a book
Atanielewa
He will understand me
Tutakufikiria
We will think about you
Enda!
Go!
Acha!
Stop!
Usiende!
Don't Go!
Kaa!
Stay!
Njoo hapa!
Come here!
Nyamaza! (kimya!)
Be quiet!
Enda moja kwa moja
Go straight
Ngoja!
Wait!
Twende!
Let's go!
Kaa chini!
Sit down!
Njema
Good
bora
Better
bora zaidi
Best
mbaya
Bad
mbaya sana
Worse
mbaya zaidi
Worst
warefu
Taller
wafupi
Shorter
Wadogo
Younger
Mkubwa
Older
Mrefu kama
As tall as
Mrefu kuliko
Taller than
Mfupi kuliko
Shorter than
Mzuri zaidi, nzuri zaidi
More beautiful
Mzuri kiasi, Nzuri kiasi
Less beautiful
Mzuri sana, nzuri sana
Most beautiful
furaha
Happy
Furaha sana
Happier
Furaha zaidi
Happiest
Umefurahi
You are happy
Umefurahi kama Maya
You are as happy as Maya
Umefurahi kuliko Maya
You are happier than Maya
Umefurahi zaidi
You are the happiest
Shikamo!
Hi!
Habari za asabuhi!
Good morning!
Habari za mchana!
Good afternoon!
Habari za jioni!
Good evening!
Wambaje?
How are you? (polite)
Habari yako?
How are you? (friendly)
Vipi?
What's up? (colloquial)
Niko vyema, shukran
I'm fine, thank you!
labda wewe
And you? (polite)
Na wewe Je?
And you? (friendly)
nzuri, mzuri
Good
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
Do you speak English?
Kidogo tu
Just a little
Jina lako ni nani?
What's your name?
Jina langu ni (John Doe)
My name is (John Doe)
Bw../Bi../Binti...
Mr.../ Mrs. .../ Miss...
Vizuri kukutana nawe!
Nice to meet you!
Wewe ni mkarimu sana
You're very kind!
Unatoka wapi?
Where are you from?
Nintoka Marekani
I'm from the U.S
Mimi ni Mmarekani
I'm American
Unaishi wapi?
Where do you live?
Ninaishi Marekani
I live in the U.S
Unapapenda hapa?
Do you like it here?
Una miaka mingapi?
How old are you?
Nina miaka (ishirini, thelathini...)
I'm (twenty, thirty...) Years old
Umeolewa?
Are you married?
Una watoto?
Do you have children?
Ni lazima niende
I have to go
Nakuja!
I will be right back!
Vizuri kukutana nawe!
Nice to meet you!
Naweza kufanya mazoezi ya Kiitalia nawe?
Can I practice Italian with you?
Kifaransa changu ni kibaya
My French is bad
Nahitaji kufanya mazoezi ya Kifaransa changu
I need to practice my French
Ungependa kwenda kutembea?
Would you like to go for a walk?
Naweza kupata nambari yako ya simu?
Can I have your phone number?
Naweza kupata barua pepe yako?
Can I have your email?
Umeolewa?
Are you married?
Miko peke
I'm single
Uko huru kesho jioni?
Are you free tomorrow evening?
Ningependa kukualika kwa chakula cha jioni
I would like to invite you for dinner
Unaishi wapi?
Where do you live?
Tunaweza kukutana wapi?
When can we meet?
Unaipenda?
Do you like it?
Naipenda sana!
I really like it!
Ninakupenda
I love you
Ungeweza kuolewa nami?
Would you marry me?