Travel Info
Swahili Terms
A handful of Swahili words goes a long way on the mountain and in the parks.
English words on the left, the Swahili translation on the right. Learn a few before you arrive — your guides and crew will love it.
General terms
ChildMtoto
Welcome / Come inKaribu
FineNzuri
Good-byeKwaheri
HelloJambo
How are you?Habari yako?
How much?Ngapi?
May I take your picture?Nikupige picha?
MisterBwana
MadamBibi
NoHapana
PleaseTafadhali
SlowlyPole pole
TodayLeo
Thank you very muchAsante sana
TomorrowKesho
TonightLeo usiku
WaitNgojea
Where is...?Iko wapi...?
YesNdio
Numbers
OneMoja
TwoMbili
ThreeTatu
FourNne
FiveTano
SixSita
SevenSaba
EightNane
NineTisa
TenKumi
Animals
CheetahDuma
ElephantTembo
GiraffeTwiga
HippoKiboko
LionSimba
WildebeestNyumbu
Food & drink
BeefNyama
BeerPombe
BreadMkate
ChickenKuku
CoffeeKahawa
ColdBaridi
EggsMayai
FishSamaki
IceBarafu
MilkMaziwa
SugarSukari
TeaChai
On the mountain
Do you speak English?Unazungumza Kiingereza?
StopSimama
Hot water, please!Lete maji moto, tafadhali!
PorterMpagazi
RopeKamba
Drinking waterMaji ya kunywa
LeftKushoto
RightKulia
Straight onNenda moja kwa moja
I am lostNimepotea
How far is it?Ni umbali gani?
I am thirstyNaona kiu
I am tiredNimechoka
I am coldNinahisi baridi
My head achesKichwa kinauma
Get a doctorUmwite daktari
I feel betterAfadhali sana
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