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Hi everybody, my name is Diana.
Welcome to the 2000 Core Swahili Words and Phrases video series!
Each lesson will help you learn new words, practice, and review what you've learned.
Ok! Let's get started! First is…
WORD 1
(NORMAL SPEED)
saksafoni
(NORMAL SPEED)
"saxophone"
(NORMAL SPEED)
saksafoni
(SLOW)
saksafoni
(NORMAL SPEED)
"saxophone"
(NORMAL SPEED)
cheza saksafoni
(NORMAL SPEED)
"play the saxophone"
(SLOW)
cheza saksafoni
WORD 2
(NORMAL SPEED)
ngoma
(NORMAL SPEED)
"drums"
(NORMAL SPEED)
ngoma
(SLOW)
ngoma
(NORMAL SPEED)
"drums"
(NORMAL SPEED)
Ndugu yangu mkubwa hucheza ngoma.
(NORMAL SPEED)
"My older brother plays the drums."
(SLOW)
Ndugu yangu mkubwa hucheza ngoma.
WORD 3
(NORMAL SPEED)
filimbi
(NORMAL SPEED)
"harmonica"
(NORMAL SPEED)
filimbi
(SLOW)
filimbi
(NORMAL SPEED)
"harmonica"
(NORMAL SPEED)
cheza filimbi
(NORMAL SPEED)
"play the harmonica"
(SLOW)
cheza filimbi
WORD 4
(NORMAL SPEED)
huduma ya chumbani
(NORMAL SPEED)
"room service"
(NORMAL SPEED)
huduma ya chumbani
(SLOW)
huduma ya chumbani
(NORMAL SPEED)
"room service"
(NORMAL SPEED)
huduma ya chumbani ya mlo
(NORMAL SPEED)
"room service meal"
(SLOW)
huduma ya chumbani ya mlo
WORD 5
(NORMAL SPEED)
risiti
(NORMAL SPEED)
"receipt"
(NORMAL SPEED)
risiti
(SLOW)
risiti
(NORMAL SPEED)
"receipt"
(NORMAL SPEED)
Sihitaji risiti.
(NORMAL SPEED)
"I don't need a receipt."
(SLOW)
Sihitaji risiti.
WORD 6
(NORMAL SPEED)
Wi-Fi
(NORMAL SPEED)
"Wi-Fi"
(NORMAL SPEED)
Wi-Fi
(SLOW)
Wi-Fi
(NORMAL SPEED)
"Wi-Fi"
(NORMAL SPEED)
Tarakilishi langu la paja laweza kuingia kwenye mtandao popote palipo na huduma ya Wi-Fi.
(NORMAL SPEED)
"My laptop can connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi service where it is available."
(SLOW)
Tarakilishi langu la paja laweza kuingia kwenye mtandao popote palipo na huduma ya Wi-Fi.
WORD 7
(NORMAL SPEED)
ndoo ya takataka
(NORMAL SPEED)
"trash can"
(NORMAL SPEED)
ndoo ya takataka
(SLOW)
ndoo ya takataka
(NORMAL SPEED)
"trash can"
(NORMAL SPEED)
Weka ndoo ya takataka kwenye kizuio kila Jumanne iliiwekwe tupu.
(NORMAL SPEED)
"Put the trash can out by the curb every Tuesday to be emptied."
(SLOW)
Weka ndoo ya takataka kwenye kizuio kila Jumanne iliiwekwe tupu.
WORD 8
(NORMAL SPEED)
bahasha
(NORMAL SPEED)
"envelope"
(NORMAL SPEED)
bahasha
(SLOW)
bahasha
(NORMAL SPEED)
"envelope"
(NORMAL SPEED)
Kulikuwa na pesa kwenye bahasha niliyopokea leo.
(NORMAL SPEED)
"There was money in the envelope I received today."
(SLOW)
Kulikuwa na pesa kwenye bahasha niliyopokea leo.
WORD 9
(NORMAL SPEED)
karatasi
(NORMAL SPEED)
"paper"
(NORMAL SPEED)
karatasi
(SLOW)
karatasi
(NORMAL SPEED)
"paper"
(NORMAL SPEED)
Paka gamu kwenye karatasi.
(NORMAL SPEED)
"Apply glue to the paper."
(SLOW)
Paka gamu kwenye karatasi.
WORD 10
(NORMAL SPEED)
posa
(NORMAL SPEED)
"engage"
(NORMAL SPEED)
posa
(SLOW)
posa
(NORMAL SPEED)
"engage"
(NORMAL SPEED)
Umeposwa? Hongera!
(NORMAL SPEED)
"Are you engaged? Congratulations!"
(SLOW)
Umeposwa? Hongera!
PRACTICE/REVIEW
Let's review. Respond to the prompts by speaking aloud. First, you will hear a word or phrase in English. Respond in Swahili, then repeat after me, focusing on pronunciation.
Ready?
(Do you remember how to say "saxophone?" Review 1)
(3)
(2)
(1)
saksafoni
(1)
saksafoni
(And how to say "drums?" Review 2)
(3)
(2)
(1)
ngoma
(1)
ngoma
(What about "harmonica?" Review 3)
(3)
(2)
(1)
filimbi
(1)
filimbi
(Do you remember how to say "room service?" Review 4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
huduma ya chumbani
(1)
huduma ya chumbani
(Let's try "receipt!" Review 5)
(3)
(2)
(1)
risiti
(1)
risiti
(What about "Wi-Fi?" Review 6)
(3)
(2)
(1)
Wi-Fi
(1)
Wi-Fi
(Now, let's see if you remember how to say "trash can!" Review 7)
(3)
(2)
(1)
ndoo ya takataka
(1)
ndoo ya takataka
(Another one! What about "envelope?" Review 8)
(3)
(2)
(1)
bahasha
(1)
bahasha
(Do you remember how to say "paper?" Review 9)
(3)
(2)
(1)
karatasi
(1)
karatasi
(And finally, do you remember how to say "engage?" Review 10)
(3)
(2)
(1)
posa
(1)
posa
Well done!
See you next time!
Kwa heri.

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