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Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including words for fast food and common hobbies
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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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waridi |
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"rose" |
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waridi |
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waridi |
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"rose" |
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Mwanamume yu karibu kumpa mpenziwe waridi. |
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"The man is about to give roses to his girlfriend." |
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Mwanamume yu karibu kumpa mpenziwe waridi. |
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ua |
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"flower" |
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ua |
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ua |
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"flower" |
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Nyuki anachavusha ua la njano. |
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"The bee is pollinating the yellow flower." |
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Nyuki anachavusha ua la njano. |
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kinanasi |
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"lily" |
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kinanasi |
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kinanasi |
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"lily" |
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Alinunua vinanasi njiani akielekea nyumbani. |
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"She bought some lilies on her way home." |
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Alinunua vinanasi njiani akielekea nyumbani. |
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alizeti |
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"sunflower" |
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alizeti |
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alizeti |
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"sunflower" |
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Alizeti humea kwa urefu wa futi 8-12. |
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"Sunflowers grow to heights between 8-12 feet." |
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Alizeti humea kwa urefu wa futi 8-12. |
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dandelioni |
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"dandelion" |
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dandelioni |
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dandelioni |
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"dandelion" |
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Dandelioni huliwa kwenye supu na kachumbari katika sehemu zingine. |
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"Dandelions are eaten in soups and salads in some places." |
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Dandelioni huliwa kwenye supu na kachumbari katika sehemu zingine. |
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usafiri |
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"traveling" |
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usafiri |
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usafiri |
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"traveling" |
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Kozi ya mwanamume huyu ni kusafiri. |
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"The man's hobby is traveling." |
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Kozi ya mwanamume huyu ni kusafiri. |
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zoezi |
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"exercising" |
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zoezi |
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zoezi |
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"exercising" |
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Mwanamke anafanya zoezi kwa sakafu. |
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"The woman is exercising on the floor." |
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Mwanamke anafanya zoezi kwa sakafu. |
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michezo |
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"workout" |
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michezo |
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michezo |
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"workout" |
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Michezo kwa dakika 30 kila siku inaweza boresha afya yako. |
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"A 30 minute workout every day can improve your health." |
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Michezo kwa dakika 30 kila siku inaweza boresha afya yako. |
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soma |
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"reading" |
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soma |
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soma |
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"reading" |
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Nitakuita punde tu nitakapomaliza kusoma menu. |
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"I will call you once I finish reading the menu." |
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Nitakuita punde tu nitakapomaliza kusoma menu. |
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cheza kadi |
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"playing cards" |
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cheza kadi |
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cheza kadi |
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"playing cards" |
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Mara nyingi, sisi hucheza kadi wakati wa jioni katika msimu wa kiangazi. |
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"We often play cards on a warm summer evening." |
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Mara nyingi, sisi hucheza kadi wakati wa jioni katika msimu wa kiangazi. |
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heresi |
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"earring" |
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heresi |
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heresi |
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"earring" |
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Heresi kubwa ni za kimtindo. |
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"Big earrings are fashionable." |
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Heresi kubwa ni za kimtindo. |
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mkufu |
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"necklace" |
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mkufu |
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mkufu |
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"necklace" |
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Mkufu uliovaa unamarembo mazuri. |
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"The necklace you are wearing has beautiful gems." |
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Mkufu uliovaa unamarembo mazuri. |
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pete |
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"ring" |
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pete |
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pete |
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"ring" |
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Mwanamke amevaa pete la uru kwenye kidole chake cha pete. |
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"The woman is putting a diamond ring on her ring finger." |
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Mwanamke amevaa pete la uru kwenye kidole chake cha pete. |
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suruali la mabondia |
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"boxer shorts" |
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suruali la mabondia |
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suruali la mabondia |
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"boxer shorts" |
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Suruali la mabondia ni nguo ya ndani ya wanaume. |
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"Boxer shorts are an undergarment for men." |
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Suruali la mabondia ni nguo ya ndani ya wanaume. |
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sketi |
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"skirt" |
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sketi |
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sketi |
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"skirt" |
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Amevaa sketi ya manjano. |
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"She is wearing a yellow skirt." |
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Amevaa sketi ya manjano. |
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hambaga |
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"hamburger" |
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hambaga |
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hambaga |
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"hamburger" |
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Hambaga ziligunduliwa Marekani. |
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"Hamburgers were invented in America." |
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Hambaga ziligunduliwa Marekani. |
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baga jibini |
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"cheeseburger" |
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baga jibini |
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baga jibini |
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"cheeseburger" |
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Baga jibini ni hambaga na slesi ya jibini. |
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"A cheese burger is a hamburger with a slice of cheese." |
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Baga jibini ni hambaga na slesi ya jibini. |
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piza |
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"pizza" |
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piza |
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piza |
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"pizza" |
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Piza ni mlo wa Italia, lakini ni mlo maharufu duniani kote. |
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"Pizza is an Italian dish, but it is a popular dish around the world." |
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Piza ni mlo wa Italia, lakini ni mlo maharufu duniani kote. |
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hotidogi |
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"hot dog" |
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hotidogi |
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hotidogi |
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"hot dog" |
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Mimi hupendelea hotidogi katika bbq. |
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"I prefer hot dogs at a bbq." |
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Mimi hupendelea hotidogi katika bbq. |
20. |
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kidokezi |
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"tip" |
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kidokezi |
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kidokezi |
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"tip" |
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Nilimwachia mwanamwali kidokezi kwa pilo. |
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"I left a tip for the maid on the pillow." |
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Nilimwachia mwanamwali kidokezi kwa pilo. |
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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