English-Swahili: phrases and idioms
Idioms
Greetings
Basics
Travel
Food and drinks
Shopping
Emergencies
At the hotel
Public transport and taxi
Asking for directions
At the airport
Money and payments
Time and dates
Weather
Health and the doctor
Family
Work and office
Business and meetings
School and studying
Computers and technology
Phone and internet
Feelings and emotions
Love and romance
Small talk
Compliments and praise
Apologies and excuses
Holidays and wishes
Sports and fitness
Hobbies and leisure
- What are your hobbies?Una shughuli gani za burudani?
- I like reading books.Napenda kusoma vitabu.
- Do you have any hobbies?Una shughuli zozote za burudani?
- I enjoy listening to music.Napenda kusikiliza muziki.
- What do you do in your free time?Hufanya nini wakati wako wa mapumziko?
- I love playing football.Napenda sana kucheza mpira wa miguu.
At home
Renting an apartment
Bank and post office
Police and documents
Car and driving
- Where is the parking lot?Sehemu ya kuegesha magari iko wapi?
- How do I get to the highway?Nawezaje kufika kwenye barabara kuu?
- The car won't start.Gari halianzi.
- I need gas.Ninahitaji mafuta.
- Please fill the tank.Tafadhali jaza tanki.
- Where is the nearest gas station?Kituo cha mafuta kilicho karibu kiko wapi?