Kiswahili lessons - Greetings

Welcome to the very first lesson of Kiswahili with Yalaney! 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. Habari - Hello
2. Nzuri sana - Very good
3. Hujambo? - How are you?
4. Sijambo? - I am fine 
5. Mambo vipi? - What's up?
6. Salama - Fine
7. U hali gani? – Are you well?  
8. Njema - Good  
9. Uwe na siku njema – Have a nice day 
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Kiswahili lessons: Greetings - Part 1

Welcome to part 2 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. Umeshindaje? – How have you been?
2. Nimeshinda vyema – I have been well
3. Habari za kutwa? – How was your day? 
4. Ilikuwa njema – It was good  
5. Habari za jioni? – Good evening?
6. Nzuri - Good
7. Ahsante – Thank you 
8. Ulilalaje? – How did you sleep?   
9. Mimi nililala vyema – I slept well
10. Mchana mwema – Have a good evening 
11. Jioni njema – Have a good evening 
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Yalaney is a non-profit organization on a mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate Kenya’s linguistic and cultural diversity. We offer simple, fun, and engaging ways to learn Kenyan languages and the cultures they represent. Our mission is to empower Kenyans to reconnect with their roots, celebrate their diversity, and find unity through language. 
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Kiswahili lessons: Greetings - Part 2

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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Yalaney is a non-profit organization on a mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate Kenya’s linguistic and cultural diversity. We offer simple, fun, and engaging ways to learn Kenyan languages and the cultures they represent. Our mission is to empower Kenyans to reconnect with their roots, celebrate their diversity, and find unity through language. 
--
To learn more, follow us on social media:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Yalaneylanguages
Instagram: www.instagram.com/yalaneylanguages/
Twitter: x.com/YalaneyLProject


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.