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Kenya: Native Lingo

If you've seen The Lion King, you already know a few phrases of Swahili, Kenya's official language. To go beyond "hakuna matata" (no worries), just click and listen below:

I'm Speaking Swahili!

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How Do I Say?

The Basics

Hello.

Goodbye.

Father

Mother

To sleep

Journey

Cool!

Advanced

How are you?/What's the news?

I'm fine.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

What's your name?

My name is Mahasi.

No worries.

Where can I get some pizza?

I'm speaking Swahili right now and you don't know it.

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