| American English | Swahili |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hujambo |
| Good morning | Asubuhi njema |
| Good afternoon | Mchana mwema |
| Good evening | Jioni njema |
| Yes | Ndiyo |
| No | La |
| Please | Tafadhali |
| Thank you | Asante |
| You are welcome | Karibu |
| Excuse me | Samahani |
| I’m sorry | Pole |
| How are you? | Habari yako? |
| What is your name? | Jina lako ni nani? |
| My name is... | Jina langu ni ... |
| Nice to meet you | Ninafurahi kukutana nawe |
| Goodbye | Kwaheri |
| Good night | Usiku mwema |