Greetings 01 Flashcards
1
Q
Shikamoo
A
Proper greeting of younger to elder person. Always used to initiate greeting between younger and elder.
2
Q
Marahaba
A
The only response to “shikamoo”
3
Q
Hujambo
A
Proper greeting of older to younger person. Literally “Is anything wrong with you?”
4
Q
Sijambo
A
Only response to Hujambo. Literally “Nothing is wrong with me”.
5
Q
Habari za asubuhi?
A
How are you this morning?
6
Q
Habari za mchana?
A
How are you this noon?
7
Q
Habari za jioni?
A
How are you this afternoon?
8
Q
Habari za leo?
A
How are you today?
9
Q
Nzuri
A
Good (response to “habari” questions)
10
Q
Njema
A
Good/well (response to “habari” questions)
11
Q
Salama
A
Peaceful (response to “habari” questions)
12
Q
Mambo?
A
Whats up?
13
Q
Poa
A
I’m good
14
Q
Sema!
A
Say! (Whats up?)
15
Q
Freshi
A
I’m cool
16
Q
Niambie!
A
Tell me!
