Have fun and enjoy learning these Swahili phrases:
Samahani – Excuse me / I’m sorry
Ningependa – I would like
Choo kiko wapi? – Where is the toilet?
Kiasi gani? – How much is it?
Nataka – I want
Nisaidie, tafadhali – Please help me
Lini? – When?
Wapi? – Where?
Ndio – Yes
Hapana – No
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