Greetings meaning Flashcards
1
Q
Karibu
A
Welcome (sing.)
Add sana after words for emphasis
2
Q
Asante
A
Thank you (sing.)
Add ‘sana’ after words for emphasis
3
Q
Shikamoo
A
Respects
said to elders
4
Q
Marahaba
A
Accepted
5
Q
U hali gani?
A
How’s your health/state?
slightly formal
6
Q
Vipi hali
A
How’s your health/state?
informal
7
Q
Mzima
A
Well/fine
8
Q
Salama
A
Peaceful
9
Q
Uonaje?
A
How do you feel?
10
Q
Nanona nafuu
A
I feel better
11
Q
Umeamkaje?
A
How did you wake up?
said instead of how did you sleep
12
Q
Mambo?
A
What’s happening?
13
Q
Poa!
A
Cool!
14
Q
Safi!
A
Great! (couldn’t be better)
15
Q
Habari ndugu?
A
How are things comrade? (political)
