Salamu-Greeting Flashcards
1
Q
Hodi
A
Can I come in
2
Q
Karibu
A
Welcome (S)
3
Q
Karibuni
A
Welcome (P) to many people
4
Q
Karibu Kenya
A
Welcome to Kenya (s)
5
Q
Karibuni Kenya
A
Welcome to Kenya (p) to many people
6
Q
Karibu Kiti
A
Please have a seat (s)
7
Q
Karibuni viti
A
Please have a seat (p) to many people
8
Q
Karibu chai
A
Welcome to tea (s)
9
Q
Karibuni chai
A
welcome to tea (p) to many peole
10
Q
Hujambo?
A
No issues? How are you? (S)
11
Q
Sijambo
A
Response to Hujambo (s) lit. “no Issue”
12
Q
Hamjambo?
A
How are you guys?
“Ha”=neg
“m”=you guys
“jambo”=issue
13
Q
Hatujambo
A
lit “we have no issues”. Response to Hamjambo
“tu”= we
14
Q
Bwana
A
Sir
15
Q
Bibi
A
Lady
16
Q
Mwalimu
A
Teacher(S)
17
Q
Walimu
A
Teachers (p)
18
Q
Wanafunzi
A
Student (p)
19
Q
Mwanafunzi
A
Student (s)
20
Q
Nyote
A
everyone
21
Q
Mabibi na mabwana
A
Ladies and gentlemen
22
Q
Mabwana
A
Sirs
23
Q
Mabibi
A
ladies