Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Swahili. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): Samahani / Kunradhi |
| Can you show me?: Unaweza kunionyesha? |
| I'm lost: Nimepotea |
| I'm not from here: Sitoki hapa |
| Can I help you?: Nikusaidie vipi? / Naweza kukusaidia? |
| Can you help me?: Unaweza kunisaidia? |
| It's near here: Iko karibu na hapa |
| It's far from here: Iko mbali na hapa |
| Go straight: Enda moja kwa moja |
| Turn left: Enda kushoto |
| Turn right: Enda kulia |
| One moment please!: Dakika moja tafadhali! |
| Come with me!: Njoo nami! |
| How can I get to the museum? : Nitafika vipi kwenye jumba la makumbusho? |
| How long does it take to get there?: Itachukuwa muda gani kufika hapo? |
| Downtown (city center): Downtown mji |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: Karibu | |
| Far: Mbali | |
| Right: Kulia | |
| Left: Kushoto |
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| Straight: Moja kwa moja | |
| There: kule | |
| Here: hapa | |
| To walk: Kutembea kwa miguu |
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| To drive: Kuendesha | |
| To turn: Kupinduka | |
| Traffic light: Mwanga trafiki |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Swahili. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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