Kiswahili Vocabulary Week 2 Flashcards
Tena
Again
Halafu
And then
Kwahiyo
So
Baada ya
After
Siku hii
This day in prticular
Leo hii
This day
Leo asabuhi
This morning
Leo mchana
This afternoon
Leo jioni
This evening
Leo usiku
This night
Tamu
Delicious
Maunivu
Pain
Mbwa
Dog
Njaa
Hungry
Kiu
Thirsty
Wasiwasi
Worried
Mvulana
Boy
Mischana
Girl
Chini ya
Under
Nina nini?
What do i have?
Bila
Without
Pole pole
Slowly
Vizuri
Well
Pombe
Alcohol
Kiingereza
English language
Watumishi
Servants
Vibaya
Badly
Zawadi
Gift
Haiwezekani
Kangu haiwezikani
Impossible
It is impossible to/for me
La
Of
Eg. Darasha la kiswahili
Wanawake
Women
Afya
Health
Also, used in cheers at a game, etc., “Afya, Afya!”
Basi
That is all
Bila sukari
WithOUT sugar
Mwuzaji
Muuzaji
Person who sells
Nje
Outside
Dau
Dhow
Traditional swahili ship
Tanga
Sail boat
Balgahashia
Muslim Head Cap (men)
Kofia
Hat or cap
Kanzu
Muslim men’s gown
Buibui
Hijabu
Ikabu
Black gown (women)
Covering for head (not face) (women)
Covering for all of face except for eyes (women)
Labda
Sina nafasi, labda keso.
Maybe
Not this time, maybe tomorrow.
Rais
Marais
President
Presidents
Askari (s. & pl.)
Soldier(s)