Swahili is the most widely spoken language in sub-Saharan Africa. It enjoys official status in several east African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique.
A typical exchange goes like this:
1: Hujambo!
2: Sijambo!
Meaning:
1. Nothing is that matter with you?
or (How are you)
2. Nothing is the matter with me!
or (I am fine)
A more colloquial example:
1: Mambo!
2: Poa!
Meaning:
1: Any worries?
2: No complaints!
Goodbye - Kwaheri; Kwaherini (plural)
See you later - tutaonana baadaye
Thank you - Asante; Asanteni (plural)
You're welcome - Karibu; Karibuni (plural)
No worries; Take it easy - Hakuna Matata
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