Unit 4 Greeting To A Lady

Question 1

Hujambo, mama.

Answer 1

Hello (ma’am)

Question 2

Sijambo.

Answer 2

(reply to Hujambo)

Question 3

Habari za asubuhi?

Answer 3

How are you this morning?

Question 4

Nzuri.

Answer 4

Fine.

Question 5

Notes

Answer 5

Some people may use ‘bibi’ (lady) in place of ‘mama’ in this exchange. Many people use ‘mama’ as a polite form of address to any grown woman. ‘Bibi’ is used in the expression “Bwana na Bibi Smith” (Mr. and Mrs. Smith), and in some other circumstances.