Chances are, if you are learning Swahili in a classroom, you will come across the same words and phrases repeatedly. If you are struggling to remember how to say “good morning” in Swahili, it can be hard to move on to more complicated phrases.

Before you learn Swahili in a classroom setting, get a head start with some common words and phrases. The more you know upfront, the faster you will graduate from beginner Swahili to more advanced words and phrases.

If you are a member of United Black America, you know our official language is Kiswahili. So if you are joining our family, you will need to refer to this list often. Bookmark this post or save the link to make it easier to access.

Ready to learn Kiswahili? Click any of the the phrases below for a drop down with vocabulary words and phrases.

Bahati Njema!