Welcome to part 3 of the Kiswahili greetings lesson by YLP! You'll get to learn Kiswahili from scratch, and as you progress, you will build your confidence in the language. Let’s kick things off with a Kiswahili lesson on greetings.
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1. Shikamoo – I give you my respect (From a younger to older person)
2. Marahaba – You have my blessing (Response to shikamoo)
3. Muda mrefu bila kuonana! – Long time no see!
4. Hamjambo? – How are you all? (To two or more people) 
5. Hatujambo? – We are fine 
6. Lala salama – Sleep well 
7. Tuonane kesho – See you tomorrow 
8. Baadaye! – later!  
9. Usiku mwema – Goodnight
10. Kwaheri – Goodbye 
11. Nenda salama – Go in peace  
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Kiswahili lessons: Greetings - Part 3

Learn Kiswahili with the Yalaney Language Project. We have created bite-sized lessons that teach vocabulary, grammar, and the cultures represented by the language.

You'll get to learn Kiswahili from scratch, and as you progress, you will build your confidence in the language.

Kiswahili lessons: Greetings - Part 3

Kiswahili with Yalaney