How do you count to 3 in Swahili?
Let’s start!
- moja. [slowly] moja.
- mbili. [slowly] mbili.
- tatu. [slowly] tatu.
- nne. [slowly] nne.
- tano. [slowly] tano.
- sita. [slowly] sita.
- saba. [slowly] saba.
- nane. [slowly] nane.
What are Swahili numbers?
The numbers -moja (1), -mbili (2), -tatu (3), -nne (4), -tano (5), and -nane (8) all inflect according to standard patterns, although all except -moja decline only in the plural. All these numbers are derived from Proto-Bantu.
How do you say the number two in Swahili?
Lesson Transcript
- moja.
- mbili.
- tatu.
- nne.
- tano.
- sita.
- saba.
- nane.
What is 100 Kiswahili?
Numbers in Swahili (Kiswahili)
| Numeral | Cardinal numbers |
|---|---|
| 90 | tisini |
| 100 | mia moja |
| 200 | mia mbili |
| 300 | mia tatu |
How do you say 31 in Swahili?
So what is 31 in Swahili? Medina: Thelathini na moja.
What is Laki Moja?
laki moja: One hundred thousand. One hundred thousand : laki moja.
How do you reply to Karibu Sana?
Karibu. – Welcome. If there is more than one person visiting, the response is: Karibuni. – Welcome all.
What does Mambo mean in Swahili?
Saying Hello in Swahili: The first one everyone always learn is of course “Jambo“, which means ‘Hello’ in Swahili. Asking ‘How are you? ‘ you’ll say ‘Mambo’.
Is Swahili easier than Spanish?
Easy (1/5 difficulty) No, Swahili is not hard to pronounce. It’s very easy to pronounce, actually! Easier than Spanish or French for an English speaker, and about as hard as Bahasa Indonesia.
How difficult is Swahili?
How hard is it to learn? Swahili is said to be the easiest African language for an English speaker to learn. It’s one of the few sub-Saharan African languages that have no lexical tone, just like in English. It’s also much easier to read as you read out Swahili words just the way they are written.
What is Laki Tano English?
five hundred thousand. Last Update: 2016-03-31. Usage Frequency: 1.
What does Unakaribishwa?
unakaribishwa. More Swahili words for you are welcome.
What does Shikamoo mean?
touching your leg
Shikamoo? ( sheeKAmo) – Marahaba (maraHAba) This greeting is used when a young person is greeting a significantly older person. It is used to show respect. Shikamoo literally translates to ‘touching your leg’.
What does Sijambo mean?
– Sijambo (seeJAmbo) (I am fine / no worries)
Is Swahili easier than Arabic?
It’s also much easier to read as you read out Swahili words just the way they are written. Someone who speaks Arabic may find it easier to learn Swahili because Swahili is a combination of words from Arabic and the Bantu-speaking communities of East Africa.