Learn Swahili: Top 25 Phrases You Need to Know

TLDRThis video teaches you the top 25 phrases in Swahili, including greetings, common expressions, and polite words. It's a fun and easy way to start speaking real Swahili!

Key insights

👋Jambo means hello and is a simple and common greeting in Kenya.

☀️Habariza asubui means good morning, a polite and friendly greeting in Swahili.

🌞Habarizam chana means good afternoon and is used to ask how someone's afternoon is going.

🌙Good night is a common phrase to say before going to sleep.

Jinala konani means what's your name, a polite question to ask when meeting someone new.

Q&A

What does nina furahaku kutana nawewe mean?

Nina furahaku kutana nawewe means nice to meet you, a polite expression when meeting someone for the first time.

How do you say 'how are you' in Swahili?

Habarigani is used to ask 'how are you' in a polite and friendly way.

What does nico salama asante mean?

Nico salama asante means I am fine, thanks and you, a common response when someone asks how you are.

How do you say 'please' in Swahili?

Tafadali is the word for please, used when asking for a favor or making a polite request.

What does caribou mean?

Caribou means you're welcome and is a polite response when someone says thank you.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video introduces the top 25 phrases in Swahili and encourages viewers to learn the language.

00:10The first phrase is jambo, which means hello and is a common greeting in Kenya.

00:24Habariza asubui means good morning, a polite greeting for the morning.

01:01Habarizam chana is used to say good afternoon and ask how someone's afternoon is going.

01:27Good night is a common phrase to say before going to sleep.

01:45Jinala konani means what's your name, a polite question to ask when meeting someone new.

02:39Nina furahaku kutana nawewe means nice to meet you, a polite expression when meeting someone for the first time.

03:06Habarigani is used to ask 'how are you' in a polite and friendly way.

03:41Nico salama asante means I am fine, thanks and you, a common response when someone asks how you are.

04:18Tafadali is the word for please, used when asking for a favor or making a polite request.

04:36Caribou means you're welcome and is a polite response when someone says thank you.