Learning local language is always good idea, no matter where you travel. If you travel to Tanzania, you should try to learn at least some basic Swahili greetings. By knowing some Swahili phrases you will not only impress locals but also show respect to foreign culture. Furthermore, basic Swahili will also come handy in other countries in East Africa Region – Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.
Greetings are important in East Africa and you don't launch into a conversation or even ask a question without first saying "hello, how are you?"
Hello - Jambo
How are you? - Habari gani
Fine (response) - Nzuri
Goodbye - Kwa heri
Dont worry - Hakuna Matata
Good Morning - Habari za usubuhi
Good night - Usiku mwema
Bon voyage - Safari njema
Good luck! - Kila la kheri!
Thank you (very much) - asante (sana)
You are welcome - Karibu
Yes - Ndyio
No - Hapana
Pole pole - slowly,
Pole - sorry
Friend - Rafiki
How much? - Shengapi?
Naomba - I would like, used when ordering food, drink,….
Beer - Bia
Tea - Chai
Water - Maji
Rice - wali
Chicken - Kuku
Do you speak English? - Unazungumza kiingereza?
Saturday Jumamosi
Sunday Jumapili
Monday Jumatatu
Tuesday Jumanne
Wednesday Jumatano
Thursday Alhamisi
Friday Ijumaa
Wildlife:
Elephant - tembo
Giraffe - twiga
Lion - Simba
Cape Buffalo - Nyati
Hippo - kiboko
Cheetah - Duma
Leopard - Chui
Black Rhinoceros - Nyeusi Kifaru
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