How are you in Swahili

There are several ways to say “how are you” in Swahili, depending on the level of formality and who you’re addressing. Here are a few options with their pronunciation and examples:

1. How are you in Swahili ni: “Habari yako?” / “Unaendeleaje?”

These are the two most common ways to ask someone how are you in Swahili. They are greetings for any time. Here are some common answers to : “Habari yako?” na “Unaendeleaje?”

“Nzuri sana.” (“Very good.”)

“Niko vizuri, asante.” (“I’m fine, thanks.”)

“Nzuri. Wewe?” (“Good. You?”)

“Vyema, ahsante.” (“Good, thanks.”)

“Ninaendelea vizuri. Vipi kuhusu wewe?” (“I’m fine. What about you?”)

“Niko sawa.” (“I’m fine.”)

“Nzuri sana. Na wewe?” (“Very good. And you?”)

“Sio mbaya sana.” (“It’s not too bad.”)

2. Jambo: (JAHM-boh) A general greeting meaning “how are you”.

Example

Jambo bwana (How are you sir).

Answer: Sijambo: (see-JAHM-boh) (I’m alright, no worries)

3. Habari: (ha-BAH-ree) This is the most common greeting in Swahili.

Example

Habari yako? (How are you?)

Answer: Nzuri: (nZOO-ree) (Fine, good.)

4. U hali gani? (oo HA-lee GA-nee) More formal, like “how are you doing?”

Example

U hali gani leo? (How are you doing today?)

Answer: Njema: (NJEH-ma) (Good, well.)

5. Shikamoo: (shee-kah-MOO) Used by a younger person to greet an elder, showing respect.

Example

Shikamoo mzee (How are you elder).

Answer: Marahaba (ma-ra-ha-ba) (I’m good)