| Some other important words: Asante (sana) --> Thanks (very much), plural is Asanteni Karibu --> You are welcome, plural is Karibuni Kwaheri --> Bye, plural is Kwaherini Lala salama --> Goodnight Pole Pole --> Take it Easy Hakuna Matata --> No problems Nakupenda --> I love you? Sikupendi --> I don't love you. Ninapenda (or Napenda) --> I like it Sipendi --> I don't like it Ninataka (or nataka)--> I want Sitaki --> I don't want Inroducing yourself: The Easiest way is: Mimi ni Peter, na wewe?--> I am Peter and you? A nicer way is: Jina lako Nani? -->What is your name? Jina langu ni Peter?--> My name is Peter. Unatoka wapi? -->Where do you come from? Ninatoka ulaya. -->I come from Europe. Ordering a drink: There are different ways of ordering: 1.Naomba coke moja (tafadhali)--> I am asking for a coke (please) 2.Lete chai rangi --> bring black tea. Nataka kulipa --> I want to pay Bei gani? --> How much is it? To get the waiters attention say: Samahani (excuse me) Buying things: Bei Gani?--> What is the price? Elfu tatu --> three thousands |
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