Learn Swahili Greetings: Jambo, Habari za Subui, Habari za Chana, Usiku Mwema, Jina Lako Nani, Mimi Naitwa Medina, Nina Furaha Kukutana Nawewe, Habarigani

TLDRLearn common Swahili greetings such as Jambo, Habari za Subui, Habari za Chana, Usiku Mwema, Jina Lako Nani, Mimi Naitwa Medina, Nina Furaha Kukutana Nawewe, and Habarigani. These greetings are used in different situations throughout the day and are essential for effective communication in Swahili.

Key insights

👋Jambo is a common greeting used in Kenya that can be used at any time of the day.

🌞Habari za Subui is used to greet someone in the morning, wishing them a good morning.

🌆Habari za Chana is used to greet someone in the afternoon, wishing them a good afternoon.

🌙Usiku Mwema is used to greet someone in the evening or before going to bed, wishing them a good night.

🤝Jina Lako Nani is used to ask someone for their name, a common question when meeting someone new.

Q&A

When can I use the greeting Jambo?

You can use the greeting Jambo at any time of the day as a general greeting.

What does Habari za Subui mean?

Habari za Subui means 'Good morning' in Swahili.

When can I use the greeting Habari za Chana?

You can use the greeting Habari za Chana in the afternoon to greet someone.

What does Usiku Mwema mean?

Usiku Mwema means 'Good night' in Swahili.

How do I ask someone for their name in Swahili?

You can ask someone for their name by saying 'Jina Lako Nani?'

Timestamped Summary

00:00Learn common Swahili greetings such as Jambo, Habari za Subui, Habari za Chana, Usiku Mwema, Jina Lako Nani, Mimi Naitwa Medina, Nina Furaha Kukutana Nawewe, and Habarigani.

00:09Jambo is a common greeting used in Kenya that can be used at any time of the day.

00:28Habari za Subui is used to greet someone in the morning, wishing them a good morning.

00:48Habari za Chana is used to greet someone in the afternoon, wishing them a good afternoon.

01:14Usiku Mwema is used to greet someone in the evening or before going to bed, wishing them a good night.

01:38Jina Lako Nani is used to ask someone for their name, a common question when meeting someone new.