Swahili Basics Flashcards

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Door’?

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Mlango

The plural form is ‘Milango’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Window’?

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Dirisha

The plural form is ‘Madirisha’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Light’?

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Taa

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Board’?

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Ubao

The plural form is ‘Mbao’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Computer’?

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Kompyuta

The plural form is ‘Kompyuta’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Chair’?

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Kiti

The plural form is ‘Viti’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Table’?

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Meza

The plural form is ‘Meza’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Pen’?

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Kalamu

The plural form is ‘Kalamu’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Pencil’?

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Penseli

The plural form is ‘Penseli’.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Bag For Books’ in Kiswahili is _______

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Mkoba

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Book’?

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Kitabu

The plural form is ‘Vitabu’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Notebook’?

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Daftari

The plural form is ‘Madaftari’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Cupboard’?

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Kabati

The plural form is ‘Makabati’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Ruler’?

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Rula

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Eraser’?

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Ufutio

The plural form is ‘Futio’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Ink’?

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Wino

The plural form is ‘Wino’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Wall’?

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Ukuta

The plural form is ‘Kuta’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Floor’?

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Sakafu

The plural form is ‘Sakafu’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Ceiling’?

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Dari

The plural form is ‘Dari’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Roof’?

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Paa

The plural form is ‘Paa’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Telephone’?

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Simu

The plural form is ‘Simu’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Paper’?

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Karatasi

The plural form is ‘Karatasi’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Litter Bin’?

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Jaa

The plural form is ‘Jaa’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for ‘Chalk’?

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Chaki

The plural form is ‘Chaki’.

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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Carpet'?
Zulia ## Footnote The plural form is 'Mazulia'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Student'?
Mwanafunzi ## Footnote The plural form is 'Wanafunzi'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Teacher'?
Mwalimu ## Footnote The plural form is 'Walimu'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Calendar'?
Kalenda ## Footnote The plural form is 'Kalenda'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Clock'?
Saa ## Footnote The plural form is 'Saa'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Map'?
Ramani ## Footnote The plural form is 'Ramani'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Air Conditioner'?
Kiyoyozi ## Footnote The plural form is 'Viyoyozi'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Picture'?
Picha ## Footnote The plural form is 'Picha'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Drawing'?
Mchoro ## Footnote The plural form is 'Michoro'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Curtain'?
Pazia ## Footnote The plural form is 'Mapazia'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Television'?
Runinga ## Footnote The plural form is 'Televisheni'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Video'?
Video
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Bell'?
Kengele ## Footnote The plural form is 'Kengele'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Chart'?
Chati ## Footnote The plural form is 'Jedwali'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Register'?
Rejesta ## Footnote The plural form is 'Rejesta'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Flag'?
Bendera ## Footnote The plural form is 'Bendera'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'National Flag'?
Bendera Ya Taifa
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Office'?
Majilisi ## Footnote Other terms include 'Masjala' and 'Ofisi'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Desk'?
Deski ## Footnote Another term is 'Dawati'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Newspaper'?
Gazeti ## Footnote The plural form is 'Magazeti'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Journal'?
Jarida ## Footnote The plural form is 'Majarida'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'News'?
Habari
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Letter'?
Barua ## Footnote The plural form is 'Barua'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Article'?
Makala ## Footnote The plural form is 'Makala'.
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What is the Kiswahili term for 'Essay'?
Insha ## Footnote The plural form is 'Insha'.