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Thought bubbleIf you’ve seen The Lion King, you already know a few phrases of Swahili, Kenya’s official language. Here are some more phrases to add to your collection.

Hello
Jambo (JAHM-boh)

Goodbye
Kwaheri (kwah-HAIR-ree)

Thank you
Asante (ah-SAHN-teh)

You’re welcome
Karibu (kah-REE-boo)

How are you?
Habari (huh-BAH-ree)

I’m fine
Nzuri (moo-ZOO-ree)

What’s your name?
Unaitwa nani? (OO-nah-EET-wah NAH-nee)

My name is Mahasi.
Jina langu ni (JEE-nah LAHN-goo nee mah-HAH-see)

No worries
Hakuna matata (hah-KOO-nah mah-TAH-tah)

Cool!
Poa! (POH-ah)

Father
baba (BAH-buh)

Mother
mama (MAH-muh)

Journey
safari (sah-FAHR-ree)

To sleep
lala (LAH-luh)

 


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