mtu — person — Mtu huyu ni mwalimu. — This person is a teacher.

watu — people — Watu wengi wako sokoni. — Many people are at the market.

mwanamume — man — Mwanamume yule anafanya kazi. — That man is working.

mwanamke — woman — Mwanamke huyo anapika chakula. — That woman is cooking food.

mtoto — child — Mtoto analala. — The child is sleeping.

watoto — children — Watoto wanacheza nje. — The children are playing outside.

mvulana — boy — Mvulana anakimbia haraka. — The boy runs quickly.

msichana — girl — Msichana anasoma kitabu. — The girl is reading a book.

mzee — old person/elder — Mzee anakaa chini. — The old man is sitting down.

mama — mother — Mama anapika jikoni. — Mother is cooking in the kitchen.

baba — father — Baba anaenda kazini. — Father is going to work.

mzazi — parent — Mzazi anamlea mtoto. — The parent is raising the child.

familia — family — Familia yangu inaishi hapa. — My family lives here.

ndugu — relative/sibling — Ndugu yangu yuko nyumbani. — My sibling is at home.

kaka — older brother — Kaka yangu anafanya kazi. — My older brother works.

dada — sister — Dada yangu anasoma. — My sister is studying.

mwana — child/son — Mwana wake yuko shuleni. — His child is at school.

mume — husband — Mume wake ni daktari. — Her husband is a doctor.

mke — wife — Mke wake anafanya kazi. — His wife works.

rafiki — friend — Rafiki yangu anakuja leo. — My friend is coming today.

jirani — neighbor — Jirani yetu ana nyumba kubwa. — Our neighbor has a big house.

mgeni — guest/visitor — Mgeni amefika. — The guest has arrived.

mwalimu — teacher — Mwalimu anafundisha wanafunzi. — The teacher teaches students.

mwanafunzi — student — Mwanafunzi anasoma somo. — The student studies the lesson.

daktari — doctor — Daktari anamwona mgonjwa. — The doctor is seeing the patient.

muuguzi — nurse — Muuguzi anamsaidia mgonjwa. — The nurse helps the patient.

polisi — police officer — Polisi analinda barabara. — The police officer guards the road.

dereva — driver — Dereva anaendesha gari. — The driver drives the car.

mkulima — farmer — Mkulima analima shamba. — The farmer cultivates the field.

mfanyakazi — worker — Mfanyakazi anaenda ofisini. — The worker is going to the office.

meneja — manager — Meneja anaongoza kampuni. — The manager leads the company.

kiongozi — leader — Kiongozi anazungumza na watu. — The leader speaks with people.

mfalme — king — Mfalme anaishi katika jumba. — The king lives in a palace.

malkia — queen — Malkia anasalimu watu. — The queen greets the people.

rais — president — Rais anahutubia taifa. — The president addresses the nation.

msanii — artist — Msanii anachora picha. — The artist draws a picture.

mwimbaji — singer — Mwimbaji anaimba vizuri. — The singer sings well.

mchezaji — player — Mchezaji anakimbia uwanjani. — The player runs on the field.

mwandishi — writer — Mwandishi anaandika kitabu. — The writer is writing a book.

mhandisi — engineer — Mhandisi anajenga daraja. — The engineer builds a bridge.

mpishi — cook — Mpishi anaandaa chakula. — The cook prepares food.

muuzaji — seller — Muuzaji anauza matunda. — The seller sells fruit.

mteja — customer — Mteja ananunua bidhaa. — The customer buys a product.

tajiri — rich person — Tajiri ana nyumba nyingi. — The rich person has many houses.

maskini — poor person — Maskini anahitaji msaada. — The poor person needs help.

shujaa — hero — Shujaa aliokoa mtoto. — The hero saved the child.

adui — enemy — Adui aliondoka. — The enemy left.

mwenzi — partner/companion — Mwenzi wangu yuko hapa. — My partner is here.

mkuu — chief/head — Mkuu yuko ofisini. — The head is in the office.

mwananchi — citizen — Kila mwananchi ana haki. — Every citizen has rights.

kichwa — head — Kichwa changu kinauma. — My head hurts.

uso — face — Anaosha uso wake. — He washes his face.

jicho — eye — Jicho langu linauma. — My eye hurts.

sikio — ear — Sikio langu linasikia vizuri. — My ear hears well.

pua — nose — Pua yake ni ndogo. — His nose is small.

mdomo — mouth — Anafungua mdomo wake. — He opens his mouth.

jino — tooth — Jino langu linauma. — My tooth hurts.

ulimi — tongue — Ulimi hutumika kuonja. — The tongue is used for tasting.

shingo — neck — Shingo yangu imechoka. — My neck is tired.

bega — shoulder — Bega langu linauma. — My shoulder hurts.

mkono — arm/hand — Nimeosha mkono wangu. — I washed my hand.

kidole — finger/toe — Ameumia kidole. — He hurt his finger.

kifua — chest — Kifua chake kinauma. — His chest hurts.

mgongo — back — Mgongo wangu unauma. — My back hurts.

tumbo — stomach — Tumbo langu linauma. — My stomach hurts.

mguu — leg/foot — Mguu wake umeumia. — His leg is injured.

goti — knee — Goti langu linauma. — My knee hurts.

kisigino — heel/elbow — Kisigino chake kinauma. — His heel hurts.

ngozi — skin — Ngozi yake ni laini. — His skin is soft.

nywele — hair — Nywele zake ni ndefu. — Her hair is long.

damu — blood — Damu ilitoka kwenye jeraha. — Blood came from the wound.

mfupa — bone — Mfupa wake umevunjika. — His bone is broken.

moyo — heart — Moyo wake unapiga haraka. — His heart beats quickly.

ubongo — brain — Ubongo hudhibiti mwili. — The brain controls the body.

mwili — body — Mwili wangu umechoka. — My body is tired.

nguvu — strength — Ana nguvu nyingi. — He has a lot of strength.

afya — health — Afya yake ni nzuri. — His health is good.

maumivu — pain — Maumivu yamepungua. — The pain has decreased.

jeraha — wound — Jeraha lake linapona. — His wound is healing.

ugonjwa — illness — Ugonjwa huu ni hatari. — This illness is dangerous.

nyumba — house — Nyumba yetu ni kubwa. — Our house is big.

chumba — room — Chumba changu ni safi. — My room is clean.

mlango — door — Tafadhali funga mlango. — Please close the door.

dirisha — window — Fungua dirisha. — Open the window.

ukuta — wall — Ukuta ni mweupe. — The wall is white.

paa — roof — Paa la nyumba limeharibika. — The roof of the house is damaged.

sakafu — floor — Sakafu ni safi. — The floor is clean.

dari — ceiling — Dari ni refu. — The ceiling is high.

meza — table — Kitabu kiko juu ya meza. — The book is on the table.

kiti — chair — Anakaa kwenye kiti. — He sits on the chair.

kitanda — bed — Mtoto yuko kitandani. — The child is in bed.

kabati — cupboard — Nguo ziko kabatini. — The clothes are in the cupboard.

rafu — shelf — Vitabu viko kwenye rafu. — The books are on the shelf.

taa — lamp/light — Taa iko mezani. — The lamp is on the table.

taa ya umeme — electric light — Taa ya umeme imezimwa. — The electric light is off.

jiko — kitchen/stove — Mama yuko jikoni. — Mother is in the kitchen.

bafu — bathroom — Bafu liko karibu. — The bathroom is nearby.

choo — toilet — Choo kiko ndani. — The toilet is inside.

bustani — garden — Watoto wako bustanini. — The children are in the garden.

uwanja — field/yard — Watoto wanacheza uwanjani. — The children are playing in the field.

101–200: Food, Drinks & Household

chakula — food — Chakula kiko mezani. — The food is on the table.

kinywaji — drink — Nataka kinywaji baridi. — I want a cold drink.

maji — water — Ninakunywa maji. — I am drinking water.

maziwa — milk — Mtoto anakunywa maziwa. — The child drinks milk.

chai — tea — Ninakunywa chai asubuhi. — I drink tea in the morning.

kahawa — coffee — Baba anakunywa kahawa. — Father drinks coffee.

juisi — juice — Anakunywa juisi ya machungwa. — She drinks orange juice.

mkate — bread — Ninakula mkate. — I eat bread.

wali — rice — Tunapika wali leo. — We are cooking rice today.

mchele — uncooked rice — Mchele uko jikoni. — The rice is in the kitchen.

nyama — meat — Tunapika nyama. — We are cooking meat.

samaki — fish — Ninapenda samaki. — I like fish.

kuku — chicken — Kuku yuko jikoni. — The chicken is in the kitchen.

yai — egg — Ninakula yai moja. — I eat one egg.

mayai — eggs — Mayai yako kwenye meza. — The eggs are on the table.

mboga — vegetables — Tunapika mboga. — We are cooking vegetables.

tunda — fruit — Ninakula tunda. — I am eating fruit.

matunda — fruits — Matunda haya ni matamu. — These fruits are sweet.

ndizi — banana — Ninakula ndizi. — I am eating a banana.

chungwa — orange — Chungwa hili ni tamu. — This orange is sweet.

embe — mango — Embe limeiva. — The mango is ripe.

nanasi — pineapple — Nanasi hili ni kubwa. — This pineapple is big.

tikiti — watermelon — Tikiti lina maji mengi. — The watermelon has a lot of water.

tufaha — apple — Tufaha hili ni jekundu. — This apple is red.

zabibu — grapes — Zabibu ni tamu. — Grapes are sweet.

viazi — potatoes — Viazi vinapikwa. — The potatoes are being cooked.

nyanya — tomato — Nyanya iko jikoni. — The tomato is in the kitchen.

kitunguu — onion — Ninakata kitunguu. — I am cutting an onion.

karoti — carrot — Karoti hii ni kubwa. — This carrot is big.

maharagwe — beans — Maharagwe yanapikwa. — The beans are cooking.

dengu — lentils — Tunapika dengu. — We are cooking lentils.

sukari — sugar — Weka sukari kwenye chai. — Put sugar in the tea.

chumvi — salt — Ongeza chumvi kidogo. — Add a little salt.

asali — honey — Asali ni tamu. — Honey is sweet.

mafuta — oil — Mafuta yako jikoni. — The oil is in the kitchen.

siagi — butter — Ninaweka siagi kwenye mkate. — I put butter on the bread.

jibini — cheese — Jibini liko kwenye friji. — The cheese is in the refrigerator.

supu — soup — Supu ni moto. — The soup is hot.

mchuzi — sauce/gravy — Mchuzi una ladha nzuri. — The sauce tastes good.

keki — cake — Tulipika keki jana. — We baked a cake yesterday.

biskuti — biscuit/cookie — Mtoto anakula biskuti. — The child is eating a biscuit.

pipi — candy — Mtoto anapenda pipi. — The child likes candy.

chokoleti — chocolate — Ninapenda chokoleti. — I like chocolate.

barafu — ice — Weka barafu kwenye maji. — Put ice in the water.

kifungua kinywa — breakfast — Tunapata kifungua kinywa saa mbili. — We have breakfast at eight.

chakula cha mchana — lunch — Chakula cha mchana kiko tayari. — Lunch is ready.

chakula cha jioni — dinner — Tutakula chakula cha jioni pamoja. — We will eat dinner together.

kikombe — cup — Kikombe kiko mezani. — The cup is on the table.

sahani — plate — Weka chakula kwenye sahani. — Put the food on the plate.

kijiko — spoon — Natumia kijiko. — I am using a spoon.

uma — fork — Natumia uma kula. — I use a fork to eat.

kisu — knife — Kisu kiko jikoni. — The knife is in the kitchen.

chupa — bottle — Chupa ina maji. — The bottle has water.

glasi — glass — Glasi imejaa maji. — The glass is full of water.

sufuria — cooking pot — Sufuria iko jikoni. — The pot is in the kitchen.

kikaango — frying pan — Kikaango kiko juu ya jiko. — The frying pan is on the stove.

jokofu — refrigerator — Maziwa yako kwenye jokofu. — The milk is in the refrigerator.

friji — fridge — Chakula kiko kwenye friji. — The food is in the fridge.

moto — fire/heat — Moto unaunguza kuni. — The fire burns the wood.

kuni — firewood — Kuni ziko nje. — The firewood is outside.

sabuni — soap — Ninaosha mikono kwa sabuni. — I wash my hands with soap.

taulo — towel — Taulo liko bafuni. — The towel is in the bathroom.

mswaki — toothbrush — Ninatumia mswaki kila siku. — I use a toothbrush every day.

dawa ya meno — toothpaste — Dawa ya meno iko bafuni. — The toothpaste is in the bathroom.

ndoo — bucket — Ndoo imejaa maji. — The bucket is full of water.

ufagio — broom — Ufafagio uko nyuma ya mlango. — The broom is behind the door.

kitambaa — cloth — Kitambaa ni safi. — The cloth is clean.

sindano — needle/injection — Muuguzi ana sindano. — The nurse has a needle.

sanduku — box — Sanduku liko chini ya meza. — The box is under the table.

mfuko — bag — Mfuko wangu ni mzito. — My bag is heavy.

kikapu — basket — Kikapu kina matunda. — The basket has fruit.

ufunguo — key — Ufunguo uko mfukoni. — The key is in the pocket.

simu — phone — Simu yangu iko mezani. — My phone is on the table.

saa — clock/watch — Saa iko ukutani. — The clock is on the wall.

picha — picture/photo — Picha iko ukutani. — The picture is on the wall.

kitabu — book — Ninasoma kitabu. — I am reading a book.

daftari — notebook — Daftari langu liko mezani. — My notebook is on the table.

kalamu — pen — Ninaandika kwa kalamu. — I write with a pen.

penseli — pencil — Penseli yangu imevunjika. — My pencil is broken.

karatasi — paper — Karatasi iko mezani. — The paper is on the table.

barua — letter — Niliandika barua. — I wrote a letter.

pesa — money — Sina pesa nyingi. — I don't have much money.

sarafu — coin/currency — Sarafu iko mfukoni. — The coin is in the pocket.

bei — price — Bei ya mkate ni ndogo. — The price of bread is low.

duka — shop — Ninaenda dukani. — I am going to the shop.

soko — market — Mama yuko sokoni. — Mother is at the market.

bidhaa — product/goods — Bidhaa hii ni nzuri. — This product is good.

zawadi — gift — Nimenunua zawadi. — I bought a gift.

nguo — clothes — Nguo zangu ni safi. — My clothes are clean.

shati — shirt — Shati langu ni jipya. — My shirt is new.

suruali — trousers — Suruali yangu ni nyeusi. — My trousers are black.

kiatu — shoe — Kiatu changu kimepotea. — My shoe is lost.

viatu — shoes — Viatu vyangu ni vipya. — My shoes are new.

soksi — socks — Soksi zangu ni nyeupe. — My socks are white.

koti — coat/jacket — Ninavaa koti. — I am wearing a coat.

kofia — hat — Kofia yake ni nzuri. — His hat is nice.

mkanda — belt — Mkanda wangu ni mrefu. — My belt is long.

mfuko wa fedha — wallet — Mfuko wangu wa fedha uko hapa. — My wallet is here.

mwavuli — umbrella — Ninabeba mwavuli. — I am carrying an umbrella.

miwani — glasses — Miwani yangu iko mezani. — My glasses are on the table.

201–300: Places, Travel & Transportation

mji — city/town — Mji huu ni mkubwa. — This city is large.

kijiji — village — Kijiji chetu ni kidogo. — Our village is small.

nchi — country — Nchi yangu ni nzuri. — My country is beautiful.

mji mkuu — capital city — Nairobi ni mji mkuu wa Kenya. — Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya.

barabara — road — Barabara hii ni ndefu. — This road is long.

njia — path/way — Tunajua njia. — We know the way.

daraja — bridge — Gari linavuka daraja. — The car is crossing the bridge.

uwanja wa ndege — airport — Tunaenda uwanja wa ndege. — We are going to the airport.

kituo — station/stop — Kituo kiko karibu. — The station is nearby.

kituo cha basi — bus station — Basi limesimama kituoni. — The bus has stopped at the station.

bandari — port/harbor — Meli iko bandarini. — The ship is at the port.

hoteli — hotel — Tunakaa hotelini. — We are staying at the hotel.

mgahawa — restaurant — Tunakula mgahawani. — We eat at the restaurant.

hospitali — hospital — Mgonjwa yuko hospitalini. — The patient is in the hospital.

shule — school — Watoto wako shuleni. — The children are at school.

chuo — college/university — Anasoma chuoni. — He studies at college.

ofisi — office — Baba yuko ofisini. — Father is in the office.

benki — bank — Ninaenda benki. — I am going to the bank.

kanisa — church — Watu wako kanisani. — People are at church.

msikiti — mosque — Msikiti uko karibu. — The mosque is nearby.

makumbusho — museum — Tulitembelea makumbusho. — We visited the museum.

maktaba — library — Nasoma kwenye maktaba. — I study in the library.

uwanja wa michezo — sports field — Wachezaji wako uwanjani. — The players are on the sports field.

pwani — coast/beach — Tunatembea pwani. — We are walking along the beach.

bahari — sea/ocean — Bahari ni kubwa. — The sea is large.

ziwa — lake — Ziwa hili ni zuri. — This lake is beautiful.

mto — river — Mto unapita karibu na kijiji. — The river passes near the village.

mlima — mountain — Mlima huu ni mrefu. — This mountain is tall.

msitu — forest — Wanyama wanaishi msituni. — Animals live in the forest.

jangwa — desert — Jangwa ni kavu. — The desert is dry.

kisiwa — island — Kisiwa hiki ni kizuri. — This island is beautiful.

shamba — farm/field — Mkulima yuko shambani. — The farmer is on the farm.

bustani — garden — Maua yako bustanini. — The flowers are in the garden.

hifadhi — reserve/park — Wanyama wako kwenye hifadhi. — The animals are in the reserve.

gari — car — Gari langu ni jipya. — My car is new.

basi — bus — Basi limefika. — The bus has arrived.

treni — train — Treni inaondoka sasa. — The train is leaving now.

ndege — airplane — Ndege inaruka angani. — The airplane is flying in the sky.

meli — ship — Meli inaelekea bandarini. — The ship is heading to the port.

mashua — boat — Mashua iko mtoni. — The boat is on the river.

teksi — taxi — Tunachukua teksi. — We are taking a taxi.

baiskeli — bicycle — Ninaendesha baiskeli. — I ride a bicycle.

pikipiki — motorcycle — Anaendesha pikipiki. — He rides a motorcycle.

gari moshi — train — Gari moshi limefika. — The train has arrived.

helikopta — helicopter — Helikopta inaruka juu. — The helicopter is flying high.

tiketi — ticket — Nimenunua tiketi. — I bought a ticket.

pasipoti — passport — Pasipoti yangu iko mfukoni. — My passport is in my bag.

safari — journey/trip — Tunaenda safari kesho. — We are going on a trip tomorrow.

likizo — holiday/vacation — Tutakuwa likizoni mwezi ujao. — We will be on vacation next month.

ramani — map — Angalia ramani. — Look at the map.

kaskazini — north — Mji uko kaskazini. — The city is in the north.

kusini — south — Tunakwenda kusini. — We are going south.

mashariki — east — Jua hutoka mashariki. — The sun rises in the east.

magharibi — west — Jua huzama magharibi. — The sun sets in the west.

kulia — right — Geuka kulia. — Turn right.

kushoto — left — Geuka kushoto. — Turn left.

mbele — front/ahead — Gari liko mbele. — The car is ahead.

nyuma — behind/back — Yuko nyuma yangu. — He is behind me.

juu — above/up — Kitabu kiko juu ya meza. — The book is on the table.

chini — below/down — Viatu viko chini. — The shoes are below.

ndani — inside — Watoto wako ndani. — The children are inside.

nje — outside — Watoto wako nje. — The children are outside.

karibu — near — Shule iko karibu. — The school is near.

mbali — far — Nyumba iko mbali. — The house is far.

hapa — here — Njoo hapa. — Come here.

hapo — there — Weka kitabu hapo. — Put the book there.

pale — over there — Anaishi pale. — He lives over there.

mahali — place — Hapa ni mahali pazuri. — This is a nice place.

eneo — area — Eneo hili ni salama. — This area is safe.

mtaa — street/neighborhood — Ninaishi katika mtaa huu. — I live in this neighborhood.

jengo — building — Jengo lile ni refu. — That building is tall.

ghorofa — floor/storey — Anaishi ghorofa ya pili. — He lives on the second floor.

lifti — elevator — Tunatumia lifti. — We use the elevator.

ngazi — stairs — Panda ngazi. — Climb the stairs.

mlango — entrance/door — Mlango mkuu uko mbele. — The main entrance is ahead.

safari — travel — Safari ilikuwa ndefu. — The journey was long.

kasi — speed — Gari linaenda kwa kasi. — The car is going fast.

mwendo — movement/speed — Mwendo wa gari ni mzuri. — The car's speed is good.

kuchelewa — delay/be late — Treni imechelewa. — The train is late.

kuwasili — arrive — Tulifikia hotelini usiku. — We arrived at the hotel at night.

kuondoka — leave — Basi linaondoka sasa. — The bus is leaving now.

kufika — arrive/reach — Tutafika kesho. — We will arrive tomorrow.

kusafiri — travel — Ninapenda kusafiri. — I like traveling.

kuendesha — drive — Baba anaendesha gari. — Father drives the car.

kupanda — board/climb — Tunapanda basi. — We are boarding the bus.

kushuka — descend/get off — Tunashuka kwenye basi. — We are getting off the bus.

kuvuka — cross — Tunavuka barabara. — We are crossing the road.

kutembea — walk — Ninatembea kila siku. — I walk every day.

kukimbia — run — Mtoto anakimbia. — The child is running.

kuogelea — swim — Anaogelea baharini. — He is swimming in the sea.

kuruka — fly/jump — Ndege inaruka. — The bird is flying.

kuendesha baiskeli — cycle — Anaendesha baiskeli kila asubuhi. — He cycles every morning.

kusimama — stand/stop — Simama hapa. — Stand here.

kukaa — sit/stay/live — Kaa hapa. — Sit here.

kulala — sleep — Mtoto analala. — The child is sleeping.

kuamka — wake up — Ninaamka mapema. — I wake up early.

kuingia — enter — Anaingia chumbani. — He enters the room.

kutoka — exit/come from — Anatoka nyumbani. — He is leaving home.

kurudi — return — Nitarudi kesho. — I will return tomorrow.

kukaa — stay — Tutakaa hapa. — We will stay here.

301–400: Common Verbs

kuwa — be — Nataka kuwa daktari. — I want to be a doctor.

kuwa na — have — Nina kitabu. — I have a book.

kufanya — do/make — Ninafanya kazi. — I am working.

kwenda — go — Ninaenda sokoni. — I am going to the market.

kuja — come — Njoo hapa. — Come here.

kuona — see — Ninamuona mtoto. — I see the child.

kuangalia — look/watch — Ninaangalia televisheni. — I am watching television.

kusikia — hear/feel — Ninasikia sauti. — I hear a sound.

kusikiliza — listen — Ninasikiliza muziki. — I am listening to music.

kusema — say/speak — Anasema ukweli. — He tells the truth.

kuongea — speak/talk — Tunaongea Kiswahili. — We speak Swahili.

kuuliza — ask — Ninauliza swali. — I ask a question.

kujibu — answer — Anajibu swali. — He answers the question.

kujua — know — Ninajua jibu. — I know the answer.

kufikiri — think — Ninafikiri sana. — I think a lot.

kuamini — believe — Ninamwamini rafiki yangu. — I believe my friend.

kukumbuka — remember — Nakumbuka jina lake. — I remember his name.

kusahau — forget — Usisahau kitabu. — Don't forget the book.

kujifunza — learn — Ninajifunza Kiswahili. — I am learning Swahili.

kufundisha — teach — Mwalimu anafundisha Kiswahili. — The teacher teaches Swahili.

kusoma — read/study — Ninasoma kitabu. — I am reading a book.

kuandika — write — Ninaandika barua. — I am writing a letter.

kuhesabu — count — Mtoto anahesabu namba. — The child counts numbers.

kujifunza — study/learn — Tunajifunza pamoja. — We learn together.

kufanya kazi — work — Baba anafanya kazi. — Father works.

kupumzika — rest — Ninapumzika nyumbani. — I am resting at home.

kucheza — play — Watoto wanacheza. — The children are playing.

kuimba — sing — Anaimba wimbo. — She sings a song.

kucheza dansi — dance — Wanacheza dansi. — They are dancing.

kupiga — hit/play/call — Anapiga mpira. — He kicks/hits the ball.

kupiga simu — call — Nitakupigia simu. — I will call you.

kutuma — send — Ninatuma barua. — I am sending a letter.

kupokea — receive — Nimepokea ujumbe. — I received a message.

kutoa — give/remove — Anatoa kitabu. — He takes out the book.

kupa — give — Ninakupa zawadi. — I give you a gift.

kuchukua — take — Ninachukua kitabu. — I take the book.

kuleta — bring — Leta maji. — Bring water.

kubeba — carry — Ninabeba mfuko. — I carry a bag.

kuweka — put/place — Weka kitabu hapa. — Put the book here.

kufungua — open — Fungua mlango. — Open the door.

kufunga — close — Funga dirisha. — Close the window.

kuanza — begin/start — Somo linaanza sasa. — The lesson starts now.

kumaliza — finish — Nimemaliza kazi. — I have finished the work.

kuendelea — continue — Anaendelea kusoma. — He continues studying.

kusubiri — wait — Ninasubiri basi. — I am waiting for the bus.

kutafuta — search/look for — Natafuta funguo zangu. — I am looking for my keys.

kupata — get/find — Nimepata kazi. — I got a job.

kupoteza — lose — Nimepoteza simu yangu. — I lost my phone.

kununua — buy — Ninanunua chakula. — I am buying food.

kuuza — sell — Anauza matunda. — He sells fruit.

kulipa — pay — Ninalipa pesa. — I am paying money.

kukopa — borrow — Ninakopa kitabu. — I borrow a book.

kukopesha — lend — Ananikopesha pesa. — He lends me money.

kuomba — ask/request/pray — Ninaomba msaada. — I ask for help.

kusaidia — help — Ninamsaidia mama. — I help mother.

kuhitaji — need — Nahitaji maji. — I need water.

kutaka — want — Nataka chai. — I want tea.

kupenda — love/like — Ninapenda muziki. — I like music.

kuchukia — hate — Anachukia uongo. — He hates lies.

kufurahia — enjoy — Tunafurahia safari. — We enjoy the trip.

kucheka — laugh — Watoto wanacheka. — The children are laughing.

kulia — cry — Mtoto analia. — The child is crying.

kutabasamu — smile — Ana tabasamu zuri. — She has a beautiful smile.

kuogopa — fear — Mtoto anaogopa giza. — The child fears the dark.

kujaribu — try — Ninajaribu kujifunza. — I am trying to learn.

kusaidia — assist — Daktari anasaidia mgonjwa. — The doctor assists the patient.

kutumia — use — Natumia simu. — I use a phone.

kuhitaji — require/need — Kazi hii inahitaji muda. — This work requires time.

kubadilisha — change — Ninabadilisha nguo. — I am changing clothes.

kuchagua — choose — Chagua kitabu kimoja. — Choose one book.

kuamua — decide — Nimeamua kwenda. — I have decided to go.

kukubali — accept/agree — Nakubali wazo lako. — I agree with your idea.

kukataa — refuse/reject — Alikataa msaada. — He refused the help.

kuahidi — promise — Ninaahidi kurudi. — I promise to return.

kuomba msamaha — apologize — Ninaomba msamaha. — I apologize.

kusamehe — forgive — Namsamehe rafiki yangu. — I forgive my friend.

kuamini — trust/believe — Ninakuamini. — I trust you.

kuheshimu — respect — Tunawaheshimu wazazi. — We respect our parents.

kusaidia — help — Watu wanasaidiana. — People help one another.

kukutana — meet — Tutakutana kesho. — We will meet tomorrow.

kutembelea — visit — Tunatembelea babu. — We visit grandfather.

kuita — call/name — Anamwita kaka yake. — He calls his brother.

kuishi — live — Ninaishi Nairobi. — I live in Nairobi.

kufa — die — Mmea ulikufa. — The plant died.

kuzaliwa — be born — Alizaliwa mwaka jana. — He was born last year.

kukua — grow — Mtoto anakua haraka. — The child is growing quickly.

kujenga — build — Wanajenga nyumba. — They are building a house.

kubomoa — demolish — Wanabomoa ukuta. — They are demolishing the wall.

kutengeneza — repair/make — Anatengeneza gari. — He repairs the car.

kuharibu — destroy/damage — Maji yameharibu nyumba. — Water damaged the house.

kukata — cut — Ninakata mkate. — I am cutting bread.

kuosha — wash — Ninaosha mikono. — I wash my hands.

kusafisha — clean — Ninasafisha nyumba. — I am cleaning the house.

kupika — cook — Mama anapika chakula. — Mother is cooking food.

kula — eat — Ninakula wali. — I eat rice.

kunywa — drink — Ninakunywa maji. — I drink water.

kuonja — taste — Ninaonja chakula. — I taste the food.

kunusa — smell — Ninanusa maua. — I smell the flowers.

kugusa — touch — Usiguse moto. — Don't touch the fire.

kunusa — smell/sniff — Mbwa ananusa chakula. — The dog smells the food.

401–500: More Verbs & Actions

kuona — see — Ninaona ndege. — I see a bird.

kutazama — watch/look at — Tunatazama filamu. — We are watching a movie.

kuonyesha — show — Nionyeshe kitabu. — Show me the book.

kuficha — hide — Mtoto anaficha toy. — The child hides the toy.

kuonekana — appear/be seen — Mlima unaonekana mbali. — The mountain can be seen far away.

kusoma — read — Anasoma gazeti. — He reads the newspaper.

kuandika — write — Anaandika jina lake. — He writes his name.

kuchora — draw — Mtoto anachora nyumba. — The child draws a house.

kupiga picha — photograph — Ninapiga picha. — I am taking a photograph.

kurekodi — record — Anarekodi video. — He is recording a video.

kuchapisha — print/publish — Tunachapisha kitabu. — We are publishing a book.

kutafsiri — translate — Anatafsiri maandishi. — He translates the text.

kutamka — pronounce — Tamka neno hili. — Pronounce this word.

kurudia — repeat — Tafadhali rudia sentensi. — Please repeat the sentence.

kujibu — respond — Anajibu haraka. — He responds quickly.

kujadili — discuss — Tunajadili tatizo. — We are discussing the problem.

kueleza — explain — Mwalimu anaeleza somo. — The teacher explains the lesson.

kuelewa — understand — Ninaelewa swali. — I understand the question.

kuchunguza — examine/investigate — Polisi wanachunguza kesi. — The police are investigating the case.

kugundua — discover — Aligundua ukweli. — He discovered the truth.

kukumbuka — remember — Nakumbuka siku hiyo. — I remember that day.

kusahau — forget — Alisahau jina langu. — He forgot my name.

kujaribu — attempt — Alijaribu kufungua mlango. — He tried to open the door.

kushinda — win — Timu yetu ilishinda. — Our team won.

kupoteza — lose — Timu ilipoteza mchezo. — The team lost the game.

kushindwa — fail/be defeated — Alishindwa mtihani. — He failed the exam.

kufanikiwa — succeed — Alifanikiwa kupata kazi. — He succeeded in getting a job.

kuanguka — fall — Mtoto alianguka chini. — The child fell down.

kusimama — stand — Simama hapa. — Stand here.

kukaa — sit — Kaa kwenye kiti. — Sit on the chair.

kulala — sleep — Ninalala mapema. — I sleep early.

kuamka — wake up — Anaamka saa sita. — He wakes up at noon.

kuoga — bathe — Ninaoga kila asubuhi. — I bathe every morning.

kuvaa — wear — Ninavaa shati jipya. — I am wearing a new shirt.

kuvua — remove clothes — Anavua koti. — He takes off his coat.

kunyoa — shave/cut hair — Ananyoa ndevu. — He shaves his beard.

kusuka — braid — Anasuka nywele. — She braids hair.

kufua — wash clothes — Ninafua nguo. — I am washing clothes.

kukausha — dry — Ninakauisha nguo. — I dry the clothes.

kupiga pasi — iron — Anapiga pasi shati. — He irons the shirt.

kufagia — sweep — Ninafagia sakafu. — I sweep the floor.

kumwagilia — water — Ninamwagilia maua. — I water the flowers.

kulima — farm/cultivate — Mkulima analima shamba. — The farmer cultivates the field.

kupanda — plant — Tunapanda miti. — We plant trees.

kuvuna — harvest — Wakulima wanavuna mahindi. — Farmers are harvesting corn.

kuota — germinate/dream — Mbegu zinaota. — The seeds are sprouting.

kuchimba — dig — Wanachimba shimo. — They are digging a hole.

kufunga — tie/close — Funga mlango. — Close the door.

kufungua — untie/open — Fungua sanduku. — Open the box.

kubeba — carry — Anabeba mtoto. — He carries the child.

kusukuma — push — Anasukuma mlango. — He pushes the door.

kuvuta — pull — Anavuta kamba. — He pulls the rope.

kurusha — throw — Anarusha mpira. — He throws the ball.

kukamata — catch — Anakamata mpira. — He catches the ball.

kucheza — play — Tunacheza mpira. — We play football.

kukimbia — run — Mbwa anakimbia. — The dog runs.

kuruka — jump — Mtoto anaruka. — The child jumps.

kutambaa — crawl — Mtoto anatambaa. — The baby crawls.

kuogelea — swim — Watoto wanaogelea. — The children swim.

kupanda — climb — Anapanda mlima. — He climbs the mountain.

kushuka — descend — Anashuka ngazi. — He goes down the stairs.

kuvuka — cross — Tunavuka mto. — We cross the river.

kufuatilia — follow — Ninamfuatilia rafiki yangu. — I follow my friend.

kuongoza — lead — Anatuongoza njia. — He leads us along the way.

kufukuza — chase — Mbwa anamfukuza paka. — The dog chases the cat.

kukimbia — escape/run away — Mwizi alikimbia. — The thief ran away.

kukutana — meet — Wanakutana shuleni. — They meet at school.

kutengana — separate — Marafiki walitengana. — The friends separated.

kuoa — marry a woman — Alioa mwaka jana. — He married last year.

kuolewa — get married — Aliolewa mwaka jana. — She got married last year.

kuzaa — give birth — Mama alizaa mtoto. — The mother gave birth to a child.

kulea — raise/bring up — Analea watoto wake. — She raises her children.

kukuza — develop/grow — Tunakuza biashara yetu. — We are growing our business.

kulinda — protect — Polisi analinda watu. — The police protect people.

kuokoa — save/rescue — Alimuokoa mtoto. — He rescued the child.

kushambulia — attack — Mnyama alishambulia mtu. — The animal attacked a person.

kupigana — fight — Wanaume walipigana. — The men fought.

kushinda — defeat/win — Tuliwashinda. — We defeated them.

kuogopa — fear — Anaogopa mbwa. — He fears dogs.

kuhatarisha — endanger — Usihatarishe maisha yako. — Don't endanger your life.

kujaribu — test/try — Jaribu tena. — Try again.

kuacha — leave/stop — Acha kulia. — Stop crying.

kuendelea — continue — Endelea kusoma. — Continue reading.

kusimamisha — stop something — Simamisha gari. — Stop the car.

kuchelewesha — delay — Usicheleweshe kazi. — Don't delay the work.

kuharakisha — hurry/speed up — Tunahitaji kuharakisha. — We need to hurry.

kupanga — plan/arrange — Tunapanga safari. — We are planning a trip.

kuandaa — prepare — Anaandaa chakula. — She prepares food.

kujaribu — attempt — Nitajitahidi kujaribu. — I will try hard.

kujilinda — protect oneself — Anajilinda dhidi ya baridi. — He protects himself from the cold.

kushirikiana — cooperate — Tunashirikiana vizuri. — We cooperate well.

kusaidiana — help one another — Tunasaidiana kila siku. — We help each other every day.

kushiriki — participate/share — Anashiriki katika mchezo. — He participates in the game.

kugawana — share/divide — Tunagawana chakula. — We share the food.

kujiunga — join — Anajiunga na timu. — He joins the team.

kuondoa — remove — Ondoa viatu. — Remove the shoes.

kuongeza — add/increase — Ongeza chumvi. — Add salt.

kupunguza — reduce — Punguza sauti. — Lower the volume.

kubadilika — change — Hali imebadilika. — The situation has changed.

kuboresha — improve — Tunaboresha huduma. — We are improving the service.

501–600: Adjectives & Descriptions

kubwa — big — Nyumba ni kubwa. — The house is big.

ndogo — small — Mtoto ni mdogo. — The child is small.

ndefu — long/tall — Mti ni mrefu. — The tree is tall.

fupi — short — Njia ni fupi. — The road is short.

refu — tall/high — Jengo ni refu. — The building is tall.

pana — wide — Barabara ni pana. — The road is wide.

nyembamba — thin/narrow — Njia ni nyembamba. — The path is narrow.

nzito — heavy — Mfuko ni mzito. — The bag is heavy.

nyepesi — light — Sanduku ni jepesi. — The box is light.

nzuri — good/beautiful — Hii ni nyumba nzuri. — This is a beautiful house.

mbaya — bad — Hii ni habari mbaya. — This is bad news.

safi — clean — Chumba ni safi. — The room is clean.

chafu — dirty — Nguo ni chafu. — The clothes are dirty.

mpya — new — Nimenunua gari jipya. — I bought a new car.

kuu — main/great — Hii ni barabara kuu. — This is the main road.

zamani — old/former — Nyumba hii ni ya zamani. — This house is old.

moto — hot — Chai ni moto. — The tea is hot.

baridi — cold — Maji ni baridi. — The water is cold.

joto — warm/hot — Hali ya hewa ni ya joto. — The weather is hot.

kavu — dry — Nguo ni kavu. — The clothes are dry.

nyevu — wet — Nguo bado ni nyevu. — The clothes are still wet.

tamu — sweet/delicious — Embe ni tamu. — The mango is sweet.

chungu — bitter — Dawa ni chungu. — The medicine is bitter.

chungu — bitter — Kahawa ni chungu. — The coffee is bitter.

chumvi — salty — Chakula kina chumvi nyingi. — The food is very salty.

laini — soft/smooth — Kitanda ni laini. — The bed is soft.

ngumu — hard/difficult — Jiwe ni gumu. — The stone is hard.

rahisi — easy/simple — Swali hili ni rahisi. — This question is easy.

ngumu — difficult — Mtihani ni mgumu. — The exam is difficult.

haraka — fast/quick — Gari linaenda haraka. — The car is going fast.

polepole — slowly — Tembea polepole. — Walk slowly.

mapema — early — Ninaamka mapema. — I wake up early.

chelewa — late — Amefika kuchelewa. — He arrived late.

karibu — near — Duka liko karibu. — The shop is near.

mbali — far — Shule iko mbali. — The school is far.

rahisi — easy — Kazi hii ni rahisi. — This work is easy.

muhimu — important — Hii ni habari muhimu. — This is important news.

maalum — special — Leo ni siku maalum. — Today is a special day.

maarufu — famous — Mji huu ni maarufu. — This city is famous.

salama — safe — Mahali hapa ni salama. — This place is safe.

hatari — dangerous — Barabara hii ni hatari. — This road is dangerous.

tajiri — rich — Nchi hii ni tajiri. — This country is rich.

maskini — poor — Kijiji hiki ni maskini. — This village is poor.

furaha — happy — Ana furaha leo. — He is happy today.

huzuni — sad — Ana huzuni. — She is sad.

hasira — angry — Ana hasira. — He is angry.

woga — afraid/fearful — Mtoto ana woga. — The child is afraid.

jasiri — brave — Askari ni jasiri. — The soldier is brave.

mkarimu — generous — Mtu huyu ni mkarimu. — This person is generous.

mpole — gentle/calm — Yeye ni mpole. — He is gentle.

mwerevu — clever — Msichana ni mwerevu. — The girl is clever.

mjinga — foolish — Usiwe mjinga. — Don't be foolish.

mvivu — lazy — Mvulana ni mvivu. — The boy is lazy.

mchapakazi — hardworking — Yeye ni mchapakazi. — He is hardworking.

mnyonge — weak — Mnyama huyu ni mnyonge. — This animal is weak.

mwenye nguvu — strong — Yeye ni mwenye nguvu. — He is strong.

mrefu — tall — Mwanaume ni mrefu. — The man is tall.

mfupi — short — Mvulana ni mfupi. — The boy is short.

mnene — fat/thick — Mtu huyu ni mnene. — This person is fat.

mwembamba — thin — Msichana ni mwembamba. — The girl is thin.

mzuri — handsome/beautiful — Msichana ni mzuri. — The girl is beautiful.

mbaya — ugly/bad — Mnyama huyu anaonekana mbaya. — This animal looks ugly.

mchanga — young — Mtoto bado ni mchanga. — The child is still young.

mzee — old — Baba yangu ni mzee. — My father is old.

hai — alive — Mnyama bado yuko hai. — The animal is still alive.

kufa — dead — Mti umekufa. — The tree is dead.

kamili — complete/full — Kazi imekamilika. — The work is complete.

tupu — empty — Chupa ni tupu. — The bottle is empty.

jaa — full — Kikombe kimejaa. — The cup is full.

wazi — open/clear — Mlango uko wazi. — The door is open.

imefungwa — closed — Duka limefungwa. — The shop is closed.

sawa — okay/equal — Kila kitu kiko sawa. — Everything is okay.

tofauti — different — Maoni yetu ni tofauti. — Our opinions are different.

sawa — same/equal — Tuna majibu sawa. — We have the same answers.

karibu — close — Tuko karibu. — We are close.

tayari — ready — Chakula kiko tayari. — The food is ready.

bure — free — Huduma hii ni bure. — This service is free.

ghali — expensive — Gari hili ni ghali. — This car is expensive.

nafuu — cheap/affordable — Bei hii ni nafuu. — This price is affordable.

muhimu — necessary/important — Muda ni muhimu. — Time is important.

halali — legal/permissible — Bidhaa hii ni halali. — This product is legal.

haramu — forbidden/illegal — Jambo hili ni haramu. — This thing is forbidden.

kweli — true — Hii ni habari ya kweli. — This is true information.

uongo — false/lie — Hii ni hadithi ya uongo. — This is a false story.

sahihi — correct — Jibu lako ni sahihi. — Your answer is correct.

kosa — wrong/mistake — Jibu hili ni kosa. — This answer is wrong.

tayari — prepared — Niko tayari. — I am ready.

busy — busy — Mwalimu yuko busy leo. — The teacher is busy today.

huru — free — Niko huru leo. — I am free today.

maarufu — popular — Wimbo huu ni maarufu. — This song is popular.

kimya — quiet — Chumba ni kimya. — The room is quiet.

kelele — noisy — Mtaa una kelele. — The street is noisy.

giza — dark — Chumba kina giza. — The room is dark.

angavu — bright — Chumba ni angavu. — The room is bright.

baridi — cool/cold — Usiku ni baridi. — The night is cold.

joto — hot — Mchana ni wa joto. — The afternoon is hot.

mvua — rainy — Leo ni siku ya mvua. — Today is a rainy day.

kavu — dry — Hali ya hewa ni kavu. — The weather is dry.

unyevu — humid/moist — Hewa ina unyevu. — The air is humid.

safi — pure/clean — Maji haya ni safi. — This water is clean.

601–700: Time, Nature & Weather

wakati — time — Wakati umefika. — The time has come.

siku — day — Leo ni siku nzuri. — Today is a good day.

jana — yesterday — Nilikuona jana. — I saw you yesterday.

leo — today — Leo ninafanya kazi. — Today I am working.

kesho — tomorrow — Tutaonana kesho. — We will see each other tomorrow.

asubuhi — morning — Ninaamka asubuhi. — I wake up in the morning.

mchana — afternoon/daytime — Tunafanya kazi mchana. — We work during the day.

jioni — evening — Tunarudi jioni. — We return in the evening.

usiku — night — Ninalala usiku. — I sleep at night.

wiki — week — Wiki hii nina kazi nyingi. — This week I have a lot of work.

mwezi — month/moon — Mwezi huu ni muhimu. — This month is important.

mwaka — year — Mwaka huu ni mzuri. — This year is good.

dakika — minute — Subiri dakika moja. — Wait one minute.

saa — hour/time — Nitasubiri saa moja. — I will wait for one hour.

sekunde — second — Subiri sekunde moja. — Wait one second.

muda — time/period — Sina muda mwingi. — I don't have much time.

mapema — early — Alifika mapema. — He arrived early.

baadaye — later — Tutaongea baadaye. — We will talk later.

sasa — now — Ninafanya kazi sasa. — I am working now.

bado — still/yet — Bado yuko hapa. — He is still here.

tayari — already/ready — Tayari nimekula. — I have already eaten.

mara — time/occasion — Nimeenda mara mbili. — I have gone twice.

mara nyingi — often — Ninasoma mara nyingi. — I read often.

wakati mwingine — sometimes — Wakati mwingine tunatembea. — Sometimes we walk.

kamwe — never — Situmii dawa kamwe. — I never use medicine.

kila — every/each — Kila siku ninasoma. — I study every day.

mara moja — once — Nilimwona mara moja. — I saw him once.

mara mbili — twice — Nimejaribu mara mbili. — I have tried twice.

mwanzoni — at first — Mwanzoni ilikuwa ngumu. — At first it was difficult.

mwishoni — at the end — Mwishoni tulishinda. — In the end we won.

jua — sun — Jua linawaka. — The sun is shining.

mwezi — moon — Mwezi unaangaza usiku. — The moon shines at night.

nyota — star — Nyota zinaonekana usiku. — Stars appear at night.

anga — sky — Anga ni bluu. — The sky is blue.

wingu — cloud — Wingu ni kubwa. — The cloud is large.

mvua — rain — Mvua inanyesha. — It is raining.

upepo — wind — Upepo unavuma. — The wind is blowing.

dhoruba — storm — Dhoruba ilikuwa kali. — The storm was strong.

radi — thunder — Radi ilipiga usiku. — Thunder sounded at night.

umeme — lightning/electricity — Umeme ulipiga. — Lightning struck.

baridi — cold — Baridi ni kali leo. — The cold is strong today.

joto — heat — Joto limeongezeka. — The heat has increased.

kivuli — shadow — Tunakaa kwenye kivuli. — We sit in the shade.

mwanga — light — Mwanga unaingia dirishani. — Light enters through the window.

giza — darkness — Giza limeingia. — Darkness has fallen.

moto — fire — Moto unawaka. — The fire is burning.

moshi — smoke — Moshi unatoka jikoni. — Smoke is coming from the kitchen.

ardhi — earth/land — Ardhi hii ni nzuri. — This land is good.

udongo — soil — Mimea inahitaji udongo mzuri. — Plants need good soil.

jiwe — stone — Jiwe liko barabarani. — A stone is on the road.

mchanga — sand — Watoto wanacheza kwenye mchanga. — The children play in the sand.

mti — tree — Mti huu ni mkubwa. — This tree is big.

miti — trees — Miti iko bustanini. — The trees are in the garden.

ua — flower — Ua hili ni zuri. — This flower is beautiful.

majani — leaves/grass — Majani ni mabichi. — The leaves are green.

mzizi — root — Mzizi wa mti ni mkubwa. — The tree's root is large.

tawi — branch — Tawi limevunjika. — The branch is broken.

mbegu — seed — Mbegu imeota. — The seed has sprouted.

mimea — plants — Mimea inahitaji maji. — Plants need water.

nyasi — grass — Nyasi ni ndefu. — The grass is tall.

msitu — forest — Msitu una wanyama wengi. — The forest has many animals.

mto — river — Mto ni mrefu. — The river is long.

ziwa — lake — Ziwa lina samaki. — The lake has fish.

bahari — sea — Bahari ni pana. — The sea is wide.

mlima — mountain — Mlima una theluji. — The mountain has snow.

bonde — valley — Bonde liko chini ya mlima. — The valley is below the mountain.

pango — cave — Wanyama wako pangoni. — Animals are in the cave.

kisiwa — island — Kisiwa kiko baharini. — The island is in the sea.

pwani — coast — Tunatembea pwani. — We walk along the coast.

maporomoko — waterfall — Maporomoko ni mazuri. — The waterfall is beautiful.

mnyama — animal — Mnyama yuko msituni. — The animal is in the forest.

wanyama — animals — Wanyama wanakula. — The animals are eating.

mbwa — dog — Mbwa anakimbia. — The dog is running.

paka — cat — Paka analala. — The cat is sleeping.

farasi — horse — Farasi anakimbia. — The horse is running.

ng'ombe — cow — Ng'ombe anakula nyasi. — The cow eats grass.

mbuzi — goat — Mbuzi yuko shambani. — The goat is on the farm.

kondoo — sheep — Kondoo anakula nyasi. — The sheep eats grass.

nguruwe — pig — Nguruwe yuko shambani. — The pig is on the farm.

kuku — chicken — Kuku anataga mayai. — The chicken lays eggs.

bata — duck — Bata anaogelea. — The duck swims.

ndege — bird — Ndege anaruka. — The bird flies.

tai — eagle — Tai anaruka juu. — The eagle flies high.

kasuku — parrot — Kasuku anaongea. — The parrot talks.

samaki — fish — Samaki anaogelea. — The fish swims.

nyoka — snake — Nyoka anatambaa. — The snake crawls.

simba — lion — Simba anaishi msituni. — The lion lives in the forest.

chui — leopard — Chui anakimbia. — The leopard is running.

tembo — elephant — Tembo ni mkubwa. — The elephant is big.

twiga — giraffe — Twiga ana shingo ndefu. — The giraffe has a long neck.

punda milia — zebra — Punda milia anakula nyasi. — The zebra eats grass.

nyani — monkey — Nyani anapanda mti. — The monkey climbs a tree.

sungura — rabbit — Sungura anakimbia. — The rabbit runs.

panya — mouse/rat — Panya yuko jikoni. — The mouse is in the kitchen.

chura — frog — Chura anaruka. — The frog jumps.

kobe — turtle — Kobe anatembea polepole. — The turtle walks slowly.

mdudu — insect — Mdudu yuko kwenye ua. — The insect is on the flower.

nyuki — bee — Nyuki yuko kwenye ua. — The bee is on the flower.

kipepeo — butterfly — Kipepeo anaruka. — The butterfly flies.

inzi — fly — Inzi yuko jikoni. — The fly is in the kitchen.

701–800: Education, Work, Technology & Society

elimu — education — Elimu ni muhimu. — Education is important.

maarifa — knowledge — Ana maarifa mengi. — He has a lot of knowledge.

somo — lesson/subject — Somo limeanza. — The lesson has started.

darasa — classroom/class — Wanafunzi wako darasani. — The students are in class.

mtihani — exam — Mtihani ni mgumu. — The exam is difficult.

swali — question — Nina swali moja. — I have one question.

jibu — answer — Jibu ni sahihi. — The answer is correct.

zoezi — exercise — Nafanya zoezi la hesabu. — I am doing a math exercise.

kazi — work/job — Nina kazi nyingi. — I have a lot of work.

biashara — business — Ana biashara kubwa. — He has a large business.

kampuni — company — Kampuni ina wafanyakazi wengi. — The company has many employees.

mkutano — meeting — Mkutano unaanza saa mbili. — The meeting starts at eight.

mradi — project — Mradi huu ni mkubwa. — This project is large.

mpango — plan — Tuna mpango mzuri. — We have a good plan.

tatizo — problem — Tuna tatizo. — We have a problem.

suluhisho — solution — Tumepata suluhisho. — We found a solution.

wazo — idea — Nina wazo jipya. — I have a new idea.

habari — news/information — Nina habari nzuri. — I have good news.

ujumbe — message — Nimetuma ujumbe. — I sent a message.

barua pepe — email — Nimetuma barua pepe. — I sent an email.

kompyuta — computer — Natumia kompyuta. — I use a computer.

simu ya mkononi — mobile phone — Simu yangu ya mkononi imezimwa. — My mobile phone is off.

intaneti — internet — Tunatumia intaneti. — We use the internet.

tovuti — website — Nimetembelea tovuti hiyo. — I visited that website.

programu — program/application — Ninatumia programu hii. — I use this application.

faili — file — Faili iko kwenye kompyuta. — The file is on the computer.

nenosiri — password — Nimesahau nenosiri langu. — I forgot my password.

skrini — screen — Skrini ni kubwa. — The screen is large.

kibodi — keyboard — Kibodi iko mbele yangu. — The keyboard is in front of me.

panya — mouse — Panya wa kompyuta uko mezani. — The computer mouse is on the table.

printa — printer — Printa iko ofisini. — The printer is in the office.

video — video — Ninatazama video. — I am watching a video.

muziki — music — Ninasikiliza muziki. — I listen to music.

wimbo — song — Wimbo huu ni mzuri. — This song is good.

filamu — film/movie — Tunatazama filamu. — We are watching a movie.

televisheni — television — Ninaangalia televisheni. — I watch television.

redio — radio — Baba anasikiliza redio. — Father listens to the radio.

gazeti — newspaper — Ninasoma gazeti. — I read the newspaper.

jarida — magazine — Anasoma jarida. — He reads a magazine.

kitabu — book — Kitabu hiki ni kizuri. — This book is good.

ukurasa — page — Soma ukurasa wa kwanza. — Read the first page.

kichwa cha habari — headline/title — Kichwa cha habari ni kikubwa. — The headline is large.

lugha — language — Kiswahili ni lugha nzuri. — Swahili is a beautiful language.

neno — word — Neno hili ni rahisi. — This word is easy.

sentensi — sentence — Andika sentensi moja. — Write one sentence.

herufi — letter — Jina lina herufi tano. — The name has five letters.

maana — meaning — Nataka kujua maana yake. — I want to know its meaning.

tafsiri — translation — Tafsiri hii ni sahihi. — This translation is correct.

mfano — example — Toa mfano mmoja. — Give one example.

kanuni — rule/principle — Tunafuata kanuni. — We follow the rules.

serikali — government — Serikali inatoa huduma. — The government provides services.

jamii — society/community — Jamii yetu ni kubwa. — Our community is large.

taifa — nation — Taifa linaendelea. — The nation is progressing.

sheria — law — Tunafuata sheria. — We follow the law.

haki — right/justice — Kila mtu ana haki. — Everyone has rights.

wajibu — responsibility/duty — Kila mtu ana wajibu. — Everyone has a responsibility.

amani — peace — Tunataka amani. — We want peace.

vita — war — Vita ni hatari. — War is dangerous.

usalama — security/safety — Usalama ni muhimu. — Security is important.

uhuru — freedom — Watu wanataka uhuru. — People want freedom.

uchaguzi — election/choice — Uchaguzi utafanyika kesho. — The election will take place tomorrow.

kura — vote — Alipiga kura. — He voted.

chama — party/association — Chama kina wanachama wengi. — The party has many members.

mahakama — court — Kesi iko mahakamani. — The case is in court.

hakimu — judge — Hakimu anasikiliza kesi. — The judge hears the case.

kesi — case — Polisi wanachunguza kesi. — The police are investigating the case.

sheria — law — Sheria inalinda watu. — The law protects people.

hati — document/deed — Nina hati muhimu. — I have an important document.

saini — signature — Weka saini hapa. — Put your signature here.

mkataba — contract/agreement — Tumesaini mkataba. — We signed a contract.

huduma — service — Huduma ni nzuri. — The service is good.

hospitali — hospital — Huduma ya hospitali ni muhimu. — Hospital service is important.

benki — bank — Benki imefungwa. — The bank is closed.

akaunti — account — Nina akaunti benki. — I have a bank account.

mkopo — loan — Ameomba mkopo. — He requested a loan.

deni — debt — Ana deni kubwa. — He has a large debt.

mshahara — salary — Mshahara wake ni mzuri. — His salary is good.

faida — profit/benefit — Biashara ina faida. — The business makes a profit.

hasara — loss — Kampuni ilipata hasara. — The company suffered a loss.

soko — market — Soko limefunguliwa. — The market has opened.

bei — price — Bei imeongezeka. — The price has increased.

gharama — cost — Gharama ni kubwa. — The cost is high.

mshahara — wage/salary — Anapokea mshahara kila mwezi. — He receives a salary every month.

kazi — employment/work — Anatafuta kazi. — He is looking for work.

ajira — employment — Ajira ni muhimu. — Employment is important.

mfanyakazi — employee — Mfanyakazi amefika. — The employee has arrived.

mwajiri — employer — Mwajiri anatafuta wafanyakazi. — The employer is looking for workers.

mteja — client/customer — Mteja anasubiri. — The customer is waiting.

huduma — service — Tunatoa huduma nzuri. — We provide good service.

bidhaa — product — Bidhaa hii inauzwa sana. — This product sells well.

kiwanda — factory — Kiwanda kiko mjini. — The factory is in the city.

ofisi — office — Ofisi iko ghorofa ya pili. — The office is on the second floor.

mashine — machine — Mashine inafanya kazi. — The machine is working.

zana — tool — Tunatumia zana hizi. — We use these tools.

kompyuta — computer — Kompyuta yangu ni mpya. — My computer is new.

teknolojia — technology — Teknolojia inabadilika haraka. — Technology changes quickly.

sayansi — science — Sayansi ni muhimu. — Science is important.

hisabati — mathematics — Ninasoma hisabati. — I study mathematics.

historia — history — Ninapenda historia. — I like history.

sanaa — art — Sanaa ni nzuri. — Art is beautiful.

801–900: Pronouns, Adverbs, Connectors & Useful Words

mimi — I/me — Mimi ni mwanafunzi. — I am a student.

wewe — you — Wewe ni rafiki yangu. — You are my friend.

yeye — he/she — Yeye ni mwalimu. — He/she is a teacher.

sisi — we/us — Sisi tunaishi hapa. — We live here.

ninyi — you plural — Ninyi mnasoma. — You are studying.

wao — they/them — Wao wanafanya kazi. — They are working.

huyu — this person — Huyu ni kaka yangu. — This is my brother.

hawa — these people — Hawa ni wanafunzi. — These are students.

hii — this — Hii ni nyumba yangu. — This is my house.

hizi — these — Hizi ni vitabu vyangu. — These are my books.

hicho — that — Hicho ni kitabu chako. — That is your book.

hicho — that thing — Hicho ni kizuri. — That thing is good.

hivyo — those — Hivyo ni vitu vyangu. — Those are my things.

yangu — my/mine — Hii ni nyumba yangu. — This is my house.

yako — your/yours — Hii ni kalamu yako. — This is your pen.

yake — his/her — Hii ni gari yake. — This is his/her car.

yetu — our/ours — Hii ni nyumba yetu. — This is our house.

yenu — your plural — Hii ni kazi yenu. — This is your work.

yao — their/theirs — Hii ni nyumba yao. — This is their house.

nani — who — Nani amekuja? — Who has come?

nini — what — Unataka nini? — What do you want?

wapi — where — Unaishi wapi? — Where do you live?

lini — when — Utafika lini? — When will you arrive?

kwa nini — why — Kwa nini unalia? — Why are you crying?

vipi — how — Umefanyaje hivi? — How did you do this?

gani — which/what kind — Unataka kitabu gani? — Which book do you want?

kiasi gani — how much — Hii ni kiasi gani? — How much is this?

ngapi — how many — Una watoto wangapi? — How many children do you have?

ndiyo — yes — Ndiyo, ninajua. — Yes, I know.

hapana — no — Hapana, sitaki. — No, I don't want it.

na — and/with — Mimi na wewe tunaenda. — You and I are going.

au — or — Unataka chai au kahawa? — Do you want tea or coffee?

lakini — but — Ninataka kwenda, lakini nina kazi. — I want to go, but I have work.

kwa sababu — because — Sikuenda kwa sababu nilikuwa mgonjwa. — I did not go because I was sick.

kwa hiyo — therefore/so — Mvua inanyesha, kwa hiyo tunakaa ndani. — It is raining, so we stay inside.

ikiwa — if — Ikiwa una muda, njoo. — If you have time, come.

kama — if/as/like — Kama una pesa, nunua. — If you have money, buy it.

wakati — when/while — Wakati ninapika, yeye anasoma. — While I cook, she studies.

ingawa — although — Ingawa ni vigumu, nitaendelea. — Although it is difficult, I will continue.

kabla — before — Osha mikono kabla ya kula. — Wash your hands before eating.

baada — after — Tutaongea baada ya kazi. — We will talk after work.

bila — without — Aliondoka bila kusema. — He left without speaking.

kwa — by/with/for — Ninaandika kwa kalamu. — I write with a pen.

katika — in/within — Anaishi katika mji. — He lives in the city.

kwenye — on/at/in — Kitabu kiko kwenye meza. — The book is on the table.

juu ya — on/about/above — Kitabu kiko juu ya meza. — The book is on the table.

chini ya — under — Paka yuko chini ya meza. — The cat is under the table.

karibu na — near — Nyumba iko karibu na shule. — The house is near the school.

mbali na — far from — Kijiji kiko mbali na mji. — The village is far from the city.

pamoja na — together with — Ninaenda pamoja na rafiki yangu. — I am going together with my friend.

sana — very/much — Ninakupenda sana. — I love you very much.

kidogo — a little — Ninakula kidogo. — I eat a little.

zaidi — more — Nataka zaidi. — I want more.

chini — less/below — Bei iko chini. — The price is low.

tena — again — Jaribu tena. — Try again.

pia — also/too — Mimi pia ninataka. — I also want it.

tu — only/just — Nataka maji tu. — I only want water.

hata — even — Hata mtoto anajua. — Even the child knows.

kabisa — completely/at all — Sikubaliani kabisa. — I completely disagree.

labda — perhaps — Labda atakuja. — Perhaps he will come.

hakika — certainly — Hakika nitakuja. — I will certainly come.

bila shaka — without doubt — Bila shaka nitasaidia. — Without doubt I will help.

haraka — quickly — Njoo haraka. — Come quickly.

polepole — slowly — Enda polepole. — Go slowly.

vizuri — well — Anaimba vizuri. — She sings well.

vibaya — badly — Amefanya vibaya. — He did badly.

pamoja — together — Tunafanya kazi pamoja. — We work together.

peke yake — alone — Anaishi peke yake. — He lives alone.

hivyo — thus/like that — Usifanye hivyo. — Don't do that.

hapa — here — Njoo hapa. — Come here.

hapo — there — Kaa hapo. — Sit there.

pale — over there — Gari liko pale. — The car is over there.

kila mahali — everywhere — Maua yako kila mahali. — Flowers are everywhere.

mahali fulani — somewhere — Anaishi mahali fulani. — He lives somewhere.

popote — anywhere — Unaweza kukaa popote. — You can sit anywhere.

sasa — now — Njoo sasa. — Come now.

hivi karibuni — recently/soon — Atarudi hivi karibuni. — He will return soon.

milele — forever — Nitakukumbuka milele. — I will remember you forever.

daima — always — Daima anasaidia watu. — He always helps people.

mara kwa mara — frequently — Tunazungumza mara kwa mara. — We talk frequently.

labda — maybe — Labda ni kweli. — Maybe it is true.

kwa kweli — really/in fact — Kwa kweli ni nzuri. — It is really good.

hasa — especially — Ninapenda matunda hasa maembe. — I like fruit, especially mangoes.

karibu — almost/nearly — Karibu tumemaliza. — We have almost finished.

takriban — approximately — Watu takriban mia walikuja. — Approximately one hundred people came.

bila — without — Aliondoka bila chakula. — He left without food.

dhidi ya — against — Tunapigana dhidi ya ugonjwa. — We fight against disease.

kulingana na — according to — Kulingana na habari, atakuja. — According to the news, he will come.

kuhusu — about — Tunazungumza kuhusu kazi. — We are talking about work.

kwa ajili ya — for/because of — Hii ni kwa ajili yako. — This is for you.

badala ya — instead of — Kunywa maji badala ya soda. — Drink water instead of soda.

isipokuwa — except — Wote walikuja isipokuwa yeye. — Everyone came except him.

mpaka — until/up to — Subiri mpaka kesho. — Wait until tomorrow.

tangu — since/from — Nimeishi hapa tangu mwaka jana. — I have lived here since last year.

wakati wa — during — Nilisoma wakati wa likizo. — I studied during the holiday.

kwa pamoja — jointly/together — Tutafanya kazi kwa pamoja. — We will work together.

kwa kawaida — usually — Kwa kawaida naamka mapema. — Usually I wake up early.

kwa bahati — luckily/by chance — Kwa bahati nilipata pesa. — Luckily I got money.

kwa bahati mbaya — unfortunately — Kwa bahati mbaya, alichelewa. — Unfortunately, he was late.

kwa urahisi — easily — Anaweza kufanya hivyo kwa urahisi. — He can do that easily.

901–1000: Common Abstract & Everyday Vocabulary

maisha — life — Maisha ni muhimu. — Life is important.

kifo — death — Kifo ni sehemu ya maisha. — Death is part of life.

upendo — love — Upendo ni muhimu. — Love is important.

furaha — happiness — Furaha yake ni kubwa. — His happiness is great.

huzuni — sadness — Huzuni yake ilipita. — His sadness passed.

amani — peace — Tunatafuta amani. — We seek peace.

hofu — fear — Ana hofu kubwa. — He has great fear.

tumaini — hope — Tuna tumaini. — We have hope.

ndoto — dream — Nina ndoto kubwa. — I have a big dream.

bahati — luck — Ana bahati nzuri. — He has good luck.

nafasi — opportunity/space — Nimepata nafasi ya kufanya kazi. — I got an opportunity to work.

sababu — reason/cause — Hii ndiyo sababu. — This is the reason.

matokeo — result — Matokeo ni mazuri. — The results are good.

mwanzo — beginning — Huu ni mwanzo mpya. — This is a new beginning.

mwisho — end — Huu ni mwisho wa kazi. — This is the end of the work.

sehemu — part/place — Hii ni sehemu nzuri. — This is a good place.

aina — type/kind — Ni aina gani? — What kind is it?

mfano — example — Hii ni mfano mzuri. — This is a good example.

njia — way/method — Hii ni njia rahisi. — This is an easy way.

hali — condition/situation — Hali ni nzuri. — The situation is good.

maendeleo — development/progress — Nchi ina maendeleo. — The country is developing.

mabadiliko — change — Mabadiliko yameanza. — The changes have begun.

ongezeko — increase — Kuna ongezeko la bei. — There is an increase in prices.

upungufu — shortage/decrease — Kuna upungufu wa maji. — There is a shortage of water.

msaada — help — Nahitaji msaada wako. — I need your help.

nguvu — power/strength — Ana nguvu nyingi. — He has a lot of power.

uwezo — ability/capacity — Ana uwezo wa kufanya kazi. — He has the ability to work.

ujuzi — skill — Ana ujuzi mzuri. — He has good skills.

uzoefu — experience — Ana uzoefu mwingi. — He has a lot of experience.

maarifa — knowledge — Maarifa yana thamani. — Knowledge has value.

ukweli — truth — Nataka kujua ukweli. — I want to know the truth.

uongo — lie — Usiseme uongo. — Don't tell a lie.

jina — name — Jina langu ni Ali. — My name is Ali.

namba — number — Namba yangu ni hii. — My number is this.

anuani — address — Andika anuani yako. — Write your address.

mahali — location/place — Mahali hapa ni pazuri. — This place is nice.

kitu — thing — Nina kitu muhimu. — I have something important.

vitu — things — Vitu vyangu viko hapa. — My things are here.

jambo — thing/matter — Jambo hili ni muhimu. — This matter is important.

mambo — things/matters — Mambo yakoje? — How are things?

kituo — center/station — Kituo kiko mjini. — The center is in town.

mahali — place — Hapa ni mahali pazuri. — This is a good place.

muda — period/time — Nipe muda kidogo. — Give me a little time.

nafasi — space/chance — Nipe nafasi. — Give me a chance.

sababu — cause/reason — Kwa sababu gani? — For what reason?

lengo — goal — Lengo langu ni kujifunza. — My goal is to learn.

ndoto — dream — Ndoto yangu ni kusafiri. — My dream is to travel.

mpango — plan — Mpango wetu ni mzuri. — Our plan is good.

maamuzi — decisions — Amefanya maamuzi yake. — He has made his decisions.

chaguo — choice/option — Hili ni chaguo langu. — This is my choice.

thamani — value — Kitabu kina thamani kubwa. — The book has great value.

bei — price — Bei ni kubwa. — The price is high.

ubora — quality — Bidhaa hii ina ubora mzuri. — This product has good quality.

kiasi — amount/quantity — Kiasi cha maji ni kidogo. — The amount of water is small.

idadi — number/quantity — Idadi ya watu imeongezeka. — The number of people has increased.

ukubwa — size — Ukubwa wa nyumba ni mzuri. — The size of the house is good.

urefu — length/height — Urefu wa mti ni mkubwa. — The height of the tree is great.

uzito — weight — Uzito wa sanduku ni mkubwa. — The weight of the box is high.

umbali — distance — Umbali ni mrefu. — The distance is long.

kasi — speed — Kasi ya gari ni kubwa. — The speed of the car is high.

sauti — sound/voice — Sauti yake ni nzuri. — His voice is nice.

rangi — color — Rangi hii ni nzuri. — This color is beautiful.

umbo — shape/form — Umbo la meza ni zuri. — The shape of the table is good.

mwonekano — appearance — Mwonekano wake ni mzuri. — His appearance is good.

harufu — smell — Harufu ya maua ni nzuri. — The smell of the flowers is nice.

ladha — taste/flavor — Ladha ya chakula ni nzuri. — The taste of the food is good.

joto — temperature/heat — Joto la maji ni kubwa. — The water temperature is high.

mwanga — light — Mwanga wa jua ni mkali. — Sunlight is bright.

kivuli — shade/shadow — Tunakaa kwenye kivuli. — We sit in the shade.

kelele — noise — Kuna kelele nyingi. — There is a lot of noise.

msaada — assistance — Asante kwa msaada wako. — Thank you for your help.

shukrani — thanks/gratitude — Natoa shukrani zangu. — I give my thanks.

samahani — sorry/excuse me — Samahani, nimechelewa. — Sorry, I am late.

tafadhali — please — Tafadhali kaa hapa. — Please sit here.

asante — thank you — Asante kwa msaada. — Thank you for the help.

karibu — welcome — Karibu nyumbani. — Welcome home.

pole — sorry/condolences — Pole kwa kazi. — Sorry for the hard work.

hongera — congratulations — Hongera kwa mafanikio yako. — Congratulations on your success.

salama — safe/well — Umefika salama. — You arrived safely.

kwaheri — goodbye — Kwaheri, tutaonana kesho. — Goodbye, see you tomorrow.

habari — news/greeting — Habari yako? — How are you?

mzuri — good — Niko mzuri. — I am well.

vizuri — well — Niko vizuri. — I am fine.

sawa — okay/all right — Sawa, nitakuja. — Okay, I will come.

hakika — certainly — Hakika nitafanya hivyo. — Certainly, I will do that.

labda — maybe — Labda kesho. — Maybe tomorrow.

bila shaka — certainly/of course — Bila shaka nitakusaidia. — Of course I will help you.

karibu — welcome/near — Karibu kwenye nyumba yetu. — Welcome to our house.

samahani — excuse me — Samahani, kituo kiko wapi? — Excuse me, where is the station?

tafadhali — please — Tafadhali nisaidie. — Please help me.

asante — thanks — Asante sana. — Thank you very much.

pole — sorry — Pole kwa kuchelewa. — Sorry for being late.

hongera — congratulations — Hongera kwa kazi yako. — Congratulations on your work.

ndiyo — yes — Ndiyo, ninaelewa. — Yes, I understand.

hapana — no — Hapana, sijui. — No, I don't know.

labda — perhaps — Labda tutakwenda kesho. — Perhaps we will go tomorrow.

kweli — really/true — Kweli ni jambo zuri. — It is really a good thing.

hakuna — there is not/no — Hakuna maji. — There is no water.

kuna — there is/are — Kuna kitabu mezani. — There is a book on the table.

ndiyo — yes/that is so — Ndiyo, hiyo ni nyumba yangu. — Yes, that is my house.