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Swahili

Kiswahili · 200 million speakers

Level

Absolute Beginner

Swahili uses Roman alphabet — arguably the easiest major language to begin. East African economic powerhouse language.

Voice:

Habari

Hello / How are you? (news?)·greeting

Real scenario

East African greeting — the response is "nzuri" (good) or "salama" (peaceful).

Asante

Thank you·phrase

Real scenario

Any act of help — asante sana (thank you very much) is the standard warm upgrade.

Tafadhali

Please·phrase

Real scenario

Polite requests in any East African business or social context.

Bei gani?

What is the price?·question

Real scenario

Nairobi market or negotiating with a Kenyan/Tanzanian supplier.

Sifahamu

I don't understand·phrase

Real scenario

When someone speaks too fast — Swahili dialects vary between Kenya and Tanzania.