| English | Swahili |
| Hello | Jambo |
| How are you? | Habari? |
| Fine | Mzuri Sana |
| Goodbye | Kwaheri |
| Please | Tafadhali |
| Thank you | Asante sana |
| Yes | Ndio |
| No | Hapana |
| Today | Leo |
| Tonight | Leo usiku |
| Tomorrow | Kesho |
| Where is ______? | Iko wapi ______? |
| How much? How many? | Ngapi? |
| How much is it? | Ngapi shillings? |
| Wait | Ngojea |
| Slow down (caution) | Pole pole |
| May I take your picture? | Nikupige picha? |
| Mrs. | Bibi |
| Infant, child | Toto |
| Elder (one with wisdom) | Mzee |