Swahili travel phrases

Swahili travel phrases, These are 300 phrases about travel they cover greetings, directions, transport, emergencies, food, accommodation, and more. Enjoy swahili!

Greetings & Basics (1–30)

Hello – Habari
Good morning – Habari ya asubuhi
Good afternoon – Habari ya mchana
Good evening – Habari ya jioni
Goodbye – Kwaheri
Please – Tafadhali
Thank you – Asante
Thank you very much – Asante sana
You’re welcome – Karibu
Yes – Ndiyo
No – Hapana
Excuse me – Samahani
Sorry – Pole
I’m fine – Mzima
How are you? – Habari yako?
Very well – Nzuri sana
What’s your name? – Jina lako nani?
My name is… – Jina langu ni…
Nice to meet you – Nafurahi kukuona
Do you speak English? – Unazungumza Kiingereza?
I don’t understand – Sielewi
Could you repeat that? – Unaweza kurudia?
One moment please – Subiri kidogo tafadhali
Can you help me? – Unaweza kunisaidia?
I need… – Nahitaji…
I want… – Nataka…
I don’t know – Sijui
Where is…? – … iko wapi?
How much? – Ni kiasi gani?
Too expensive – Ni gharama sana

Getting Around (31–80)

Where is the bus station? – Stesheni ya basi iko wapi?
Where is the taxi stand? – Mahali pa teksi iko wapi?
I need a taxi – Nahitaji teksi
Stop here – Simama hapa
Airport – Uwanja wa ndege
Train station – Kituo cha treni
Bus ticket – Tiketi ya basi
Train ticket – Tiketi ya treni
One-way ticket – Tiketi ya upande mmoja
Round-trip ticket – Tiketi ya kurudi
Platform – Jukwaa
Departure – Kuondoka
Arrival – Kufika
What time is departure? – Wakati wa kuondoka ni saa ngapi?
What time is arrival? – Wakati wa kufika ni saa ngapi?
Delay – Ucheleweshaji
Where is my seat? – Kiti changu kiko wapi?
Next stop – Kituo kijacho
Change (transfer) – Badili
How long does it take? – Huchukua muda gani?
I’m lost – Nimepotea
Please show me on the map – Nionyeshe kwenye ramani tafadhali
Is it far? – Je, ni mbali?
Nearby – Karibu
Left – Kushoto
Right – Kulia
Straight – Moja kwa moja
Stop here – Simama hapa
Speed – Mwendo
Slow down – Punguza mwendo
Watch out – Angalia
Where is the restroom? – Choo kiko wapi?
I’d like a window seat – Ningependa kiti cha dirisha
Do you have Wi‑Fi? – Mna Wi‑Fi?
Password – Nenosiri
Boarding gate – Lango la kupanda
Luggage – Mizigo
Lost luggage – Mizigo iliyopotea
Hand luggage – Mizigo ya mkono
Suitcase – Sanduku la nguo
Backpack – Mkoba wa mgongoni
Information desk – Meza ya taarifa
Customs – Kastoms
Passport – Pasipoti
Visa – Visa
Immigration – Uhamiaji
Security check – Ukaguzi wa usalama
Gate delayed – Mlango umechelewa
Boarding in 10 minutes – Kutapatikana ndani ya dakika 10
Final call – Mitoaji wa mwisho

Accommodation (81–120)

Hotel – Hoteli
Hostel – Hosteli
Check‑in – Kuingia
Check‑out – Kuondoka
Reservation – Uhifadhi
I have a reservation – Nina uhifadhi
Single room – Chumba cha mtu mmoja
Double room – Chumba cha watu wawili
Twin room – Chumba cha vitanda viwili
Suite – Suite
Price per night – Bei kwa usiku
With breakfast – Na kifungua kinywa
With Wi‑Fi – Na Wi‑Fi
Key card – Kadi ya ufunguo
Room service – Huduma ya chumba
Towels – Taulo
Clean please – Safisha tafadhali
Do you have a vacancy? – Mna vyumba vya kupangisha?
How much per night? – Ni kiasi gani kwa usiku?
I’d like to stay… nights – Ningependa kukaa… usiku
I’d like to extend my stay – Ningependa kuongeza kipindi changu
Can I check in early? – Je, ninaweza kuingia mapema?
Can I check out late? – Je, ninaweza kuondoka kuchelewa?
Safe – Sanduku la mawe
Elevator – Lifti
Stairs – Ngazi
Hot water – Maji moto
Shower – Douzulu
Towels, please – Taulo, tafadhali
Extra pillow – Mto wa ziada
Blanket – Blanketi
Air conditioning – Kipasha hewa
Heater – Kichangamsha joto
I need a fan – Nahitaji feni
Room too cold – Chumba ni baridi sana
Room too hot – Chumba ni moto sana
Wi‑Fi not working – Wi‑Fi haifanyi kazi
Television – Runinga
Remote control – Udhibiti wa mbali
Mini bar – Bar ndogo

Dining & Eating (121–180)

Restaurant – Mgahawa
Menu – Orodha ya vyakula
Table for two – Meza ya watu wawili
I’d like to order – Ningependa kuagiza
What do you recommend? – Unapendekeza nini?
I’m vegetarian – Mimi ni mboga
I have allergies – Nina mzio
I’m allergic to… – Nina mzio kwa…
Is it spicy? – Je, ni pilipili?
No spice – Hakuna pilipili
Water – Maji
Bottled water – Maji katika chupa
Tap water – Maji ya bomba
Tea – Chai
Coffee – Kahawa
Juice – Juisi
Beer – Bia
Wine – Divai
Soft drink – Kinywaji laini
I’d like… – Ningependa…
The bill, please – Bill tafadhali
Can I pay by card? – Naweza kulipa kwa kadi?
Can I pay cash? – Naweza kulipa pesa taslimu?
Tip included? – Je, ada ya ziada imejumuishwa?
Bread – Mkate
Rice – Mchele
Chicken – Kuku
Fish – Samaki
Beef – Nyama ya ng’ombe
Pork – Nyama ya nguruwe
Vegetarian dish – Chakula cha mboga
Salad – Saladi
Soup – Supu
Dessert – Kidembe
Ice cream – Aiskrimu
Spicy – Pilipili
Not spicy – Siyo pilipili
Sweet – Tamu
Sour – Chachu
Hot – Moto
Cold – Baridi
I’m full – Nimejaa
I’m hungry – Nina njaa
More, please – Zaidi tafadhali
Less salt – Chakula chenye chumvi kidogo
No sugar – Hakuna sukari
Delicious – Kitamu
It’s tasty – Ni nzuri
I love it – Ninapenda
I don’t like it – Sisipendi
What is this? – Hiki ni nini?
Could I have…? – Naweza kupata…?
Extra napkins – Pamba ziada
Glass – Kikombe
Cup – Kikombe (kidogo)
Straw – Pamba
Can I have the check? – Naweza kupata bili?
It’s included – Imejumuishwa
It’s not included – Haijajumuishwa
To go, please – Kwa kuchukua tafadhali

Shopping (181–220)

Shop – Duka
Market – Sokoni
Store – Maduka
I’m just looking – Natazama tu
I want to buy – Nataka kununua
How much is this? – Hiki ni bei gani?
Can I try it? – Naweza kujaribu?
Too big – Ni kubwa sana
Too small – Ni ndogo sana
I like it – Ninapendea
I don’t like it – Sisipendi
Can you lower the price? – Unaweza punguzia bei?
I’ll take it – Nitachukua
Do you have…? – Mna…?
Another color – Rangi nyingine
Size – Ukubwa…
Small – Ndogo
Medium – Wastani
Large – Kubwa
Extra large – Kubwa sana
Please wrap it – Pakilia tafadhali
Receipt – Risiti
Credit card – Kadi ya mkopo
Cash – Pesa taslimu
Bag – Mfuko
I’d like a refund – Ningependa kurudishiwa pesa
I’d like an exchange – Ningependa kubadilisha
Where is the fitting room? – Chumba cha kupimia kiko wapi?
Discount – Punguzo
Sale – Mauzo
Special offer – Ofa maalum
Is tax included? – Kodi imejumuishwa?
Tax excl. – Kodi haijajumuishwa
Luxury goods – Bidhaa za kifahari
Souvenir – Kikumbusho
Handcrafted – Kitengenezwa kwa mkono
I’ll take two – Nitachukua mbili
Gift – Zawadi
Gift wrapping – Ufungaji wa zawadi
Do you ship? – Mnapeleka kwa posta?

Emergencies & Health (221–260)

Help! – Msaada!
Call the police – Piga simu polisi
Fire! – Moto!
I am sick – Ninaumwa
I need a doctor – Nahitaji daktari
Pharmacy – Dawa
Medicine – Dawa
Prescription – Resiti ya dawa
Hospital – Hospitali
Ambulance – Ambulensi
My passport was stolen – Pasipoti yangu imetoroka
I need help – Nahitaji msaada
I lost my bag – Nilipoteza mfuko wangu
I lost my wallet – Nilipoteza mkoba wangu
I was robbed – Nili ibiwa
Emergency exit – Mlango wa dharura
Where is the nearest hospital? – Hospitali iliyo karibu iko wapi?
Where is the pharmacy? – Dawa ya karibu iko wapi?
I need a band‑aid – Nahitaji bendaido
I need water – Nahitaji maji
My phone is gone – Simu yangu imepotea
I am allergic to… – Nina aleji na..
I need urgent help – Nahitaji msaada wa dharura
It’s an emergency – Ni dharura
I need the police – Nahitaji polisi
Is it safe here? – Je, hapa ni salama?
I don’t feel safe – Sihisi salama
I’m lost – Nimepotea
Can you call an ambulance? – Unaweza kupigia ambulensi?
Where can I buy medicine? – Naweza kununua dawa wapi?
Do you have bandages? – Mna bendeji?
I have a fever – Nina homa
I have a headache – Nina maumivu ya kichwa
I have a stomach ache – Ninateseka na tumbo
I have diarrhea – Ninahara
I need rest – Nahitaji kupumzika
I need water – Nahitaji maji
Stop bleeding – Zuia damu
Can I use your phone? – Naweza kutumia simu yako?
Thank you for your help – Asante kwa msaada wako

Sightseeing & Social (261–300)

Where is the tourist office? – Ofisi ya watalii iko wapi?
I’d like a guide – Ningependa mpishi
Guide – Mwongozaji
Tour – Ziara
Admission fee – Ada ya kuingilia
Open/Closed – Wazi/Fungwa
Ticket office – Ofisi ya tiketi
Schedule – Ratiba
Touristic map – Ramani ya watalii
Souvenirs – Vikumbusho
Photo – Picha
Can I take a photo? – Naweza kupiga picha?
Landmark – Hatua ya kumbukumbu
Excursion – Matembezi
Reservation – Uhifadhi
What time does it open? – Hufunguliwa saa ngapi?
What time does it close? – Hufungwa saa ngapi?
Is there a discount for students? – Je, wanafunzi wana punguzo?
Can I buy tickets online? – Naweza kununua tiketi kwa mtandao?
Where is the entrance? – Kuingia iko wapi?
Where is the exit? – Kutoka iko wapi?
Is it guided tour? – Ni ziara ya mwongozo?
How long is the tour? – Ziara ni ya muda gani?
I want a photo with… – Nataka picha na…
Is there a restroom? – Kuna choo?
Souvenir shop – Duka la vikumbusho
Safety instructions – Maelekezo ya usalama
Please follow the rules – Tafadhali fuata sheria
Quiet, please – Nyamaza, tafadhali
No smoking – Hakuna uvutaji sigara
Beware of pickpockets – Angalia wezi wa mifuko
No flash photography – Hakuna picha kwa mıwаlа
Emergency information – Taarifa ya dharura
Lost and found office – Ofisi ya vitu vilivyopotea
Can I board? – Naweza kupandishwa?
Where can I park? – Ninaweza kupanga gari wapi?
Is the tour wheelchair accessible? – Je, ziara inafaa kwa viti vya magurudumu?
Are pets allowed? – Je, wanyama wa kipenzi wanaruhusiwa?
Please keep distance – Tafadhali hifadhi umbali
Enjoy your trip! – Furahia safari yako!