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10 Essential Swahili Daily Life Phrases (with Audio)

Swahili daily life phrases with English translations, from beginner to advanced.

Beginner (A1)

Ni saa ngapi?

What time is it?

Ninaenda sokoni leo.

I am going to the market today.

Nimechoka sana leo.

I am very tired today.

Kesho nitaamka mapema.

Tomorrow I will wake up early.

Hali ya hewa ni nzuri leo.

The weather is nice today.

Sina muda wa kutosha leo.

I do not have enough time today.

Nilisahau simu yangu nyumbani.

I forgot my phone at home.

Tunahitaji kununua mkate na maziwa.

We need to buy bread and milk.

Nikimaliza kazi, nitakupigia simu.

When I finish work, I will call you.

Ningelijua mapema, ningelifanya tofauti.

Had I known earlier, I would have done it differently.

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