Basics Flashcards by Katie Kruse | Brainscape

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jambo

A

hello, only said by beginner speakers

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kiswahili

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swahili

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hujambo

A

hello, only said by advanced speakers

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sijambo

A

response to hujambo

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kwa heri

A

goodbye

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tafadhali

A

please

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asante

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thank you

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ndiyo

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yes

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hapana

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no

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habari

A

how are you?

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nzuri

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response to habari, means ‘fine’ or ‘well’

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mambo

A

what’s up?, very informal, used ONLY with friends

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safi

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response to mambo

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