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Greetings in Kiswahili

Mathew Wahome Oct 25, 2026 4 min read 5 views Score: 0

Greetings in Kiswahili

Common greetings

Kiswahili Meaning in English
Hujambo Hello (to one person)
Sijambo I am fine
Habari How are you / what is the news
Nzuri Good / fine
Asante Thank you
Karibu Welcome
Kwaheri Goodbye

A short conversation

  • Hujambo? (Hello?)
  • Sijambo. (I am fine.)
  • Asante. (Thank you.)

Try it

  • Greet a friend with "Hujambo".
  • Answer with "Sijambo".
  • Say "Karibu" to a visitor.
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Quick Quiz

1. What does 'Asante' mean?
  1. Welcome
  2. Thank you
  3. Goodbye
  4. Hello
Answer: Option 2
2. What does 'Kwaheri' mean?
  1. Goodbye
  2. Fine
  3. Hello
  4. Please
Answer: Option 1
3. How do you answer 'Hujambo'?
  1. Sijambo
  2. Karibu
  3. Kwaheri
  4. Moja
Answer: Option 1

Flashcards

Front
Karibu means what?
Back
Welcome.
Front
Sijambo means what?
Back
I am fine.

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