More Greetings in Swahili

Greetings in Swahili

Habari means “News” when you want to find out how one is fairing.

Singular

Habari? – How are you?

Plural

Habari zenu? – How are you

 

Examples in sentences

Habari za leo?    –    How are you today

Habari za watoto?    –    Any news about the children / How are the children

Habari za asubuhi?    –    Good morning

Habari za kazi?    -    News about work / How was work



Example of a simple conversation:

Nino: Hujambo Nanjala?    –    How are you Nanjala?

Nanjala: Sijambo Nino. Habari za kazi?    –    I am fine Nino. How is work?

Nino: Nzuri sana. Watoto hawajambo?    –    Work Is okay. How are the

children?

Nanjala: Hawajambo, lakini Jay ni mgonjwa.    –    They are fine, but

Jay is sick.

Nino: Pole sana.    –    I am very sorry for you (singular.)/I am sorry to

hear that. (Showing empathy)

Nanjala: Ameshapoa. Asante sana.    –    He has already recovered. Thank

you very much. (Receiving the empathizing words with hope)

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