Swahili Greetings - Hello in Swahili

Learning to greet people is an essential part of learning a new language. Whether you're planning to continue learning Swahili or just learn a few basics in preparation for a trip, these Swahili greetings can help you on your way.
In most countries it's considered good manners to greet everyone. So, whether you're speaking to a clerk, a waiter, or just bumping into someone on the street, take the time to say a polite hello before you proceed.  The basic Swahili greeting is Habari/ Jambo, which means hello. Below is another basic English - swahili conversation to help you learn more.


ENGLISH_________________________________________KISWAHILI


Hello........Jambo

Welcome ................Karibu

How are you?......Habari yako?

Are you well? (singular.)...........................Uko Salama?

I'm fine ..................................Ndio,niko salama

Are you well? (plural.) ...............................Mko Salama?

We're fine .............................Tuko Salama
 
Good morning................. Habari ya asubuhi

Good afternoon/evening.................. Habari ya jioni

How was the night? ...........................Ulilalaje?

Good/very well ..............Nililala vizuri 

Is everything alright?....... Kila kitu kiko shwari?


Goodbye.............. Kwaheri

Remain well.................Baki salama

What is your name?............... Unaitwa nani

My name is..................Jina langu ni...

Im happy to meet you (sing.) ..................Nifurahia kukutana nawe

We shall meet again ..................Tutaonana tena

I speak a little Kiswahili.................Naongea kiswahili kidigo tu


I don't understand .................Sielewi

We are teaching in ................... Tunafunza …

Thank you ................Asante

Sorry .........Pole


Please……..Tafadhali

I am satisfied................ Nimeridhika


Excuse me................... Nipishe