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In East Africa, greeting someone is a normal and respectful act… Always greet people before asking or requesting anythin...
13/01/2026

In East Africa, greeting someone is a normal and respectful act… Always greet people before asking or requesting anything.

“This is a greeting between two people; this is how a Swahili greeting is given.”Salamu/. Greetings Bi Nuru:Hujambo bwan...
12/01/2026

“This is a greeting between two people; this is how a Swahili greeting is given.”

Salamu/. Greetings

Bi Nuru:Hujambo bwana Danny?
Bwana Danny: Sijambo bi Nuru,na wewe je?

“5 Common Swahili Greetings Every Foreigner Should Know (and How to Reply Naturally)” 1. Habari Meaning: Hello / How are...
27/10/2025

“5 Common Swahili Greetings Every Foreigner Should Know (and How to Reply Naturally)”

1. Habari
Meaning: Hello / How are you?
Common Replies:

Nzuri (I’m good) or

Salama (Peaceful / Fine) also
Njema (Good)

✅ Example:
A: Habari?
B: Nzuri, asante. Na wewe? (Good, thank you. And you?)

2. Shikamoo
Meaning: A respectful greeting to elders (like “I respect you”).
Reply:Marahaba (I accept your respect)

✅ Example:
A: Shikamoo, Mwalimu!
B: Marahaba!

3. Mambo
Meaning: What’s up? / How are things? (informal, used among friends)
Replies:Poa! (Cool!) Or
Freshi! (Fresh!)

✅ Example:
A: Mambo!
B: Poa sana!

4. Hujambo / Hamjambo
Meaning: How are you? (singular/plural)
Replies:Sijambo (I’m fine)also
Hatujambo (We’re fine)

✅ Example:
A: Hujambo?
B: Sijambo, asante!

5. Salama
Meaning: Peaceful / All good?
Replies:..Salama kabisa! (Completely peaceful / I’m fine) Or
Ndiyo, salama tu. (Yes, all good.)

✅ Example:
A: Salama?
B: Salama kabisa!

Remember “Learning greetings is the first step to connecting with Swahili speakers — because in Africa, a smile begins with ‘Habari!’ 😄”

23/09/2025

Darasa 1: Utangulizi wa Kiswahili

Herufi na matamshi

Kuandika majina (Jina langu ni…)

Maneno ya heshima: Tafadhali, Asante, Karibu.

21/09/2025

Maneno ya heshima

Asante – Thank you

Karibu – Welcome / You’re welcome

Pole – Sorry / Sympathy (when someone is tired, sick, etc.)

Samahani – Excuse me / Sorry

Contact me for Swahili classes for Foreigners
09/09/2025

Contact me for Swahili classes for Foreigners

Polite Words (Maneno ya Heshima) To be polite in Kiswahili, you need simple words.Swahili words:Asante – Thank youKarib...
09/09/2025

Polite Words (Maneno ya Heshima)

To be polite in Kiswahili, you need simple words.

Swahili words:

Asante – Thank you

Karibu – You’re welcome / Welcome

Pole – Sorry (used when someone is tired, sick, or facing trouble)

Samahani – Excuse me / Sorry

Kiswahili Class for BeginnersDay 1 – Greetings (Salamu) In Kiswahili, greetings are very important. People greet each ot...
08/09/2025

Kiswahili Class for Beginners

Day 1 – Greetings (Salamu)

In Kiswahili, greetings are very important. People greet each other every day in many ways.

Swahili words:

Habari – Hello / How are you

Shikamoo – Greeting of respect (to elders)

Mambo – Hi (casual, mostly for youth)

Nzuri – Good

All the best in learning a new language

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