Common Swahili Words and Phrases

10+ Swahili Words and Phrases you should know when climb Kilimanjaro

04 Feb, 2025

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10+ Swahili Words and Phrases you should know when climb Kilimanjaro - Tanzania Safari & Kilimanjaro Travel Blog

Common Swahili Words and Phrases

   Jambo 

Hello

  Habari

   How are you

   Nzuri

 Good

Poa  kichizi  Kama ndizi  ndani  ya  friji

Cool crazy like banana in the fridge

   Karibu

Welcome

  Lala  Salama

Sleep well

 Rafiki

 Friend

  Asante

Thank you

  Pole Pole

 slowly slowly

 Maji

 Water 

 Chakula

 Food

Chakula Kitamu

 The food is delicious 

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