Phrases Flashcards
What is your name?
Jina lako ni nani?
My name is…
Jina langu ni…
What (who) is his name?
Jina lake ni nani?
What (who) are you called?
Unaitwa nani?
I’m called…
Ninaitwa…
Heddwen is a Welsh name
Heddwen ni jina la Mwales
I am happy
Ninafurahi
Where are you coming from?
Unatoka wapi?
Where do you live?
Unaishi wapi?
What is your nationality (who are you)?
Wewe ni nani?
No worries
Hamna shida
And me, what do I do?
Na mimi, nifanyaje?
It bothers my soul/heart
Inasumbua roho yangu
Completely / Totally! / Fully!
Kabisa
Once / one time
Mara moja
onwards and upwards
mbele kwa mbele
it’s been a while! (Sheng)
za madays
How are your parents? (Parents are well?)
Wazazi wazima?
the whole of [yesterday / week / tomorrow]
nzima (e.g. jana nzima)