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In this video, you'll learn 20 of the most common words and phrases in Swahili. |
Hi everybody, my name is Getty. |
Welcome to The 800 Core Swahili Words and Phrases video series! |
This series will teach you the eight hundred most common words and phrases in Swahili. |
Ok! Let's get started! First is… |
1. |
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kiyoyozi |
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"conditioner" |
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kiyoyozi |
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kiyoyozi |
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"conditioner" |
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Kiyoyozi kizuri kitatoa matata katika nywele yako. |
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"A good conditioner will take the tangles out of your hair." |
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Kiyoyozi kizuri kitatoa matata katika nywele yako. |
2. |
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manukato |
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"deodorant" |
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manukato |
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manukato |
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"deodorant" |
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Tia manukato baada ya kuoga kuzuia kunuka. |
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"Put on deodorant after washing to keep you from smelling bad." |
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Tia manukato baada ya kuoga kuzuia kunuka. |
3. |
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sabuni ya maji |
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"liquid soap" |
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sabuni ya maji |
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sabuni ya maji |
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"liquid soap" |
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Je, una sabuni ya maji? |
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"Do you have liquid soap?" |
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Je, una sabuni ya maji? |
4. |
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bata |
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"duck" |
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bata |
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bata |
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"duck" |
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Bata wanapuruka. |
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"The ducks are flying." |
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Bata wanapuruka. |
5. |
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kunguru |
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"crow" |
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kunguru |
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kunguru |
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"crow" |
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Kunguru mweusi anatafuta kitu cha kula. |
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"The black crow is looking for something to eat." |
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Kunguru mweusi anatafuta kitu cha kula. |
6. |
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mende |
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"cockroach" |
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mende |
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mende |
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"cockroach" |
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Mende anamiguu sita, mabawa na udevu. |
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"A cockroach has six legs, wings and antennae." |
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Mende anamiguu sita, mabawa na udevu. |
7. |
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mbu |
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"mosquito" |
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mbu |
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mbu |
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"mosquito" |
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Mbu huyo mdogo na wakuudhi ameniuma kwenye mkono. |
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"That nasty little mosquito bit me on my arm." |
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Mbu huyo mdogo na wakuudhi ameniuma kwenye mkono. |
8. |
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mjenzi |
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"construction worker" |
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mjenzi |
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mjenzi |
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"construction worker" |
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Unaweza pata mshahara wa juu ukiwa mjenzi, lakini ni kazi ngumu kweli. |
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"You can earn a high salary as a construction worker, but it's really hard work." |
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Unaweza pata mshahara wa juu ukiwa mjenzi, lakini ni kazi ngumu kweli. |
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Mtengenezaji wa boma |
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"homemaker" |
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Mtengenezaji wa boma |
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Mtengenezaji wa boma |
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"homemaker" |
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Mfanyakazi kwa bidii mahali popote ni mtengenezaji wa boma. |
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"The hardest worker anywhere is the homemaker. |
" |
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Mfanyakazi kwa bidii mahali popote ni mtengenezaji wa boma. |
10. |
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barafu |
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"ice" |
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barafu |
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barafu |
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"ice" |
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Barafu limetengenezeka kwenye dirisha. |
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"Ice has formed on the window." |
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Barafu limetengenezeka kwenye dirisha. |
11. |
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historia |
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"history" |
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historia |
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historia |
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"history" |
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Unaweza jifunza mengi kutoka kwa historia kwa vile vitu hujirudia. |
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"You can learn a lot from History, as things tend to repeat themselves." |
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Unaweza jifunza mengi kutoka kwa historia kwa vile vitu hujirudia. |
12. |
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jografia |
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"geography" |
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jografia |
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jografia |
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"geography" |
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Somo lake ni jografia, na somo ndogo ya kisaikolojia. |
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"He is a geography major, with a minor in psychology." |
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Somo lake ni jografia, na somo ndogo ya kisaikolojia. |
13. |
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duka |
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"store" |
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duka |
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duka |
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"store" |
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Naenda dukani kununua maziwa na mayai. |
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"I'm going to the store to buy some milk and eggs." |
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Naenda dukani kununua maziwa na mayai. |
14. |
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soko |
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"market" |
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soko |
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soko |
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"market" |
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Sisi hununua matunda na mboga kwenye soko la kienyeji. |
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"We buy our fruits and vegetables at the local market." |
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Sisi hununua matunda na mboga kwenye soko la kienyeji. |
15. |
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bei |
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"price" |
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bei |
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bei |
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"price" |
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Tarakilishi kubwa ya Mac ni bei gani nchini mwenu? |
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"What's the price of a Big Mac in your country?" |
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Tarakilishi kubwa ya Mac ni bei gani nchini mwenu? |
16. |
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kuponi |
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"coupon" |
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kuponi |
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kuponi |
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"coupon" |
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Ninakuponi ya punguzo asilimia 50 (hamsini) kwa bei kamili, kwa hivyo tule hapo. |
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"I have a coupon for 50% off, so let's eat there." |
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Ninakuponi ya punguzo asilimia 50 (hamsini) kwa bei kamili, kwa hivyo tule hapo. |
17. |
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njia |
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"aisle" |
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njia |
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njia |
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"aisle" |
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Viungo na michikicho viko kwa njia ya sita. |
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"Spices and seasonings are on aisle six." |
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Viungo na michikicho viko kwa njia ya sita. |
18. |
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mfuko |
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"bag" |
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mfuko |
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mfuko |
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"bag" |
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Mfuko wangu ni mzito. |
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"My bag is too heavy." |
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Mfuko wangu ni mzito. |
19. |
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picha |
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"photograph" |
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picha |
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picha |
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"photograph" |
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Picha hii haifanani vizuri. |
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"This photograph doesn't look good." |
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Picha hii haifanani vizuri. |
20. |
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soda |
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"soda" |
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soda |
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soda |
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"soda" |
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Soda inasukari nyingi. |
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"Soda contains a lot of sugar." |
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Soda inasukari nyingi. |
Well done! In this lesson, you expanded your vocabulary and learned 20 new useful words. |
See you next time! |
Kwa heri. |
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