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 Animals in Kenya    

  Swahili
Most Kenyans speak English very well but it helps when a tourist has grasped a few words  in Swahili the second national language spoken by all. It becomes extremely useful when asking for directions, help or just bargaining for an item you would like purchase. Other languages spoken but not very popular are French and German. There are also local dialects that are popular such as Kikuyu and Kikamba.

Some Useful Swahili words      

                              

  1. Jambo - Hello
  2. Karibu - You are Welcome
  3. Tafadhali - Please
  4. Asante Sana - Thank you very much
  5. Maji - Water
  6. Nisaidie - Help me
  7. Pesa Ngapi - how much does it cost.
  8. Kwaheri - Good by
  9. Kesho - Tomorrow
  10. Leo - Today
  11. Chumba - hotel room
  12. Habari Yako - How are you
  13. Ni saa ngapi - What time is it.                              
  14. Natafuta Njia - Am looking for directions
  15. Tafadhali - please

 

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Swahili Words for Some Animals:

Twiga - Giraffe
Simba - Lion
Ndege - Bird
Umbwa - Dog
Nyangau - Hyena
Popo - Bat
Kipepeo - Butterfly
Kiboko - Hippo

 

 
 
 

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