![]() ![]() In English an appropriate response to ‘Hello’ is to return a greeting of ‘Hello’ this is different in Swahili – a greeting works as a call & answer. This one has caught me out a few times when returning to Tanzania after speaking to native English speakers. Hello is a confusing one for many native English speakers. Shkiamoo (shka-moo)/Habari (ha-ba-ri) & Mambo (mam-bo) – ‘Hello & How are You’ in Swahili Goodbye/See you Later/Goodnight In Swahili.Nishingapi (Ni-Shin-Gapi)- ‘How Much Does it Cost?’. ![]() ![]() Mimi Ni Mgonjwa (m-gon-jwa)- ‘I am Sick’.Karibu (ka-ri-bu) – Welcome/ You’re Welcome in Swahili.‘Asante (Ah-san-tay)- Thank You in Swahili.Ndiyo (Nn-di-yo)/ Hapana (Ha-pah-ah)- Yes, and No.Shkiamoo (shka-moo)/Habari (ha-ba-ri) & Mambo (mam-bo) – ‘Hello & How are You’ in Swahili. ![]()
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