Greetings

1. Habari

   Ha-ba-ri

   Hello / How are you

2. Karibu

   Ka-ri-bu

   Welcome / Come in / You're welcome

3. Asante sana

   A-sa-nte sa-na

   Thank you very much

4. Hakuna matata

   Ha-ku-na ma-ta-ta

   No problem / No worries

5. Samahani

   Sa-ma-ha-ni

   Excuse me / I'm sorry

6. Jina langu ni...

   Ji-na la-ngu ni...

   My name is...

7. Unatoka wapi?

   U-na-to-ka wa-pi?

   Where are you from?

8. Shikamoo

   Shi-ka-moo

   Respectful greeting to elders

9. Kwaheri

   Kwa-he-ri

   Goodbye

10. Ndiyo / Hapana

    Ndi-yo / Ha-pa-na

    Yes / No

11. Unasema Kiingereza?

    U-na-se-ma Ki-i-nge-re-za?

    Do you speak English?

12. Sijui

    Si-jui

    I don't know

13. Nitarudi tena

    I'll come again

14. Nilifurahi sana

    I had a great time

15. Asante, tuonane!

    Thanks, see you

16. Lala salama

    Good night

17. Ninatoka

    I'm heading out

18. Nimerudi

    I'm back

19. Samahani, lazima niende

    Excuse me, I need to get going

20. Karibu

    You're welcome

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