Swahili Lesson

My Swahili name, given to me by our Kenyan MOHI friends: Akinyi Nafula

It means, Akinyi - very early in the morning; Nafula - in the summer 

If you look closely, you can see our lesson on the board!

Matatu - little van like bus

Mungu akubariki (aku-ba-ri-ki) - the Lord bless you, singular

Mungu awabariki (a-wa-ba-ri-ki ) - God bless you, plural

Asanti sana - thank you very much

Jambo - hi

Naenda (na-en-da) - I'm going

Nyumbani (n-Yu-mba-ni) - home

Nitakuombea (ni-ta-ku-om-be-a) - I will pray for you

Tafadhai fanya hivyo (ta-fa-dha-li fan-ya hivy-o) - Kindly do that

Kunywa chai (kun-ywa chai) - take tea

Chapati - cooked and rolled tortillas, really good!