Your Trusted Gateway to Kenya.
As we plan to provide a free Swahili crash course, especially for Kenya travelers and missionaries, you get an introduction with audio examples here:
Jambo – Hello
Habari gani? – How are you?
Asante – Thank you
Tafadhali – Please
Ninaenda hoteli – I’m going to the hotel
Gari liko wapi? – Where is the car?
Moja – One
Kumi – Ten
Jumatatu – Monday
Saa ngapi? – What time is it?
A reminder card can be found here (right-click to download):
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updated the 22nd of September 2023