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Say Hello in the Swahili Language

Kiswahili

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"Hello, my name is Shani."

English:
 Hello
 My name is
Swahili:
 Jambo
 Jina langu ni
Pronunciation:
 JAM-bo
 JEE-na LAHN-goo nee

Did You Know You Were Speaking Swahili?

Words in English from the Swahili language:

  • simba (lion)
    		•
  • uhuru (freedom)
    		•
  • bwana (master)
    		•
  • yam
    		•
  • safari (trip)
    		•
  • Toto (small child, young animal)
    		•

    Swahili Alphabet

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