Nouns

Swahili Lesson 11 (Nouns and Jobs)

Duration: 30 mins

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This 11th lesson teaches an important part of speech aspect in Swahili which is the noun. Also included is a list of vocabulary about jobs and finally some common phrases. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Swahili Classes.

Nouns

Nouns are the most used words in Swahili. They consist of about 35% of part of speech in term of usage. They can help describe living creatures, objects, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.

Below is a list of some nouns that you might come across or use very often. That includes some singular and plural forms, as well as feminine and masculine forms. The table contains 3 columns (English, Swahili, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.

Nouns in Swahili

Nouns Swahili Audio
CatPaka
DogMbwa
WomanMwanamke
WomenWanawake
Mothermama
Sisterdada
Shoesviatu
Sockssoksi
BookKitabu
BooksVitabu
Starsnyota
SunJua

The following are nouns used in a full sentence. That way you will be able to use the word not only by itself but embedded in a structure.

Swahili Nouns in a Sentence

English Swahili Audio
I have a dogMimi nina mbwa
I speak ItalianNinazungumuza kiitaliano
I live in AmericaNinaishi Marekani
This is my wifeHuyu ni mke wangu
This is my husbandHuyu ni mume wangu
Can you close the door?Unaweza kufunga mlango?

Questions?

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Vocabulary List about Jobs

Below is a list of jobs and occupations in Swahili. At the end of the list, there will be examples where those terms are used in a sentence.

Jobs in Swahili

Actormwigizaji (kiume)
Actressmwigizaji (kike)
ArtistMsanii
Businessmanmfanyi biashara
DoctorDaktari
EngineerMhandisi
Nursemuuguzi
Policemanpolisi
Singermuimbaji
StudentMwanafunzi
TeacherMwalimu
TranslatorMkalimani

Daily Conversation in Swahili

Finally, a list of some commonly used phrases. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Swahili Phrases page. Enjoy!

Common Expressions in Swahili

English Swahili Audio
He is a policemanyeye ni polisi
I have a long experienceNina ujuzi wa muda mrefu
I'm a new employeemimi ni mwajiriwa mgeni
I'm an artistMimi ni msanii
I'm looking for a jobninatafuta kazi
She is a singeryeye ni muimbaji
What's that called in French?Hiyo inaitwaje kwa Kifaransa?
I have a reservationNina Ahirisho
I have to goNi lazima niende
Where do you live?Unaishi wapi?
Spanish is easy to learnni rahisi kujifunza kihispania

Fun Facts

Language Quote: ❝One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.❞ ‒Frank Smith

Congratulations! You finished your 11th lesson in Swahili about nouns, and jobs. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Swahili Lesson 12. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Swahili homepage.

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