Pronouns

Swahili Lesson 8 (Pronouns and Travel)

Duration: 30 mins

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The 8th lesson contains the Swahili pronouns including the subject, object and possessive forms. In addition, you will find a vocabulary list about travel and finally some general 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.

Pronouns

Pronouns are a must to learn because they are part of almost every sentence. They make up about 20% of the daily language use which includes the subject, object and possessive pronoun. If there is an lesson you should NOT skip, this would be one of them.

We will start with the subject pronouns since it's the most used of the 4 forms that you might come across or use very often. 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.

Subject Pronouns in Swahili

Pronouns Swahili Audio
IMimi
YouWewe
HeYeye
SheYeye
WeSisi
You (plural)Nyinyi
TheyWao
I love youNinakupenda
She is beautifulYeye ni mrembo
They are dancingWao wanacheza densi
We are happySisi tuna furaha

Object pronouns are another important one you should make sure you master.

Object Pronouns in Swahili

Pronouns Swahili Audio
MeMimi
YouWewe
HimYeye
HerYeye
UsSisi
You (plural)Nyinyi (wingi)
ThemWao
Can you call us?Unaweza kutupigia simu?
Give me your phone numberNipe nambari yako ya simu
I can give you my emailNinaweza kukupa barua pepe yangu
Tell him to call meMwambie anipigie

Now we will discuss the possessive pronoun also called possessive determiners which is very straight forward and self explanatory. You use it when you want to express that something belongs to you but usually it comes before a noun.

Possessive Pronouns Swahili

Pronouns Swahili Audio
Myyangu
Youryako
Hisyake
Heryake
Ouryetu
Your (plural)yako (wingi)
Theiryao
His email is …barua pepe yake ni...
My phone number is …nambari yangu ya simu ni...
Our dream is to visit Spainndoto yetu ni kuzuru Uhispania
Their country is beautifulnchi yao inapendeza

Questions?

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As for the possessive case of the pronoun, it is used differently because it does not have to come before a noun. Check out the examples!

Possessive Case of the Pronoun in Swahili

Pronouns Swahili Audio
Mineyangu
Yoursyako
Hisyake
Hersyake
Oursyetu
Yours (plural)vyenu (wingi)
Theirsyao
Is this pen yours?hii ni kalamu yako?
The book is minekitabu ni changu
The shoes are hersviatu ni vyake
Victory is oursushindi ni wetu

Vocabulary List about Travel

Below is a list of 31 words and expressions related to travel such as means of transportation, lodging and tourism. If you memorize them by heart, you will be able to get around the country and ask for directions much easier than if you did not.

Travel List in Swahili

Travel Swahili Audio
AirplaneNdege
Airportuwanja wa ndege
Busbasi
Bus stationkituo cha basi
Cargari
Flightndege
For businessKwa biashara
For pleasureKwa raha
Help Deskmahali pa kupata usaidizi
HotelHoteli
LuggageMizigo/mzigo
Parkingmahali pa kuegesha gari
Passportcheti cha kusafiri
ReservationAhirisho
TaxiTeksi
Tickettikiti
To travelKusafiri
TourismUtalii
Train (noun)Gari la moshi
Train stationKituo cha gari la moshi
By trainKwa treni
By carKwa gari
By busKwa basi
By taxiKwa teksi
By airplaneKwa ndege

Daily Conversation in Swahili

Finally, a list of sentences that you might need or see often. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Swahili Phrases page. Enjoy!

Common Expressions in Swahili

English Swahili Audio
Do you accept credit cards?Mnachukua kadi za ukopeshaji?
How much will it cost?Itakuwa pesa ngapi?
I have a reservationNina Ahirisho
I'd like to rent a carNingependa kukodesha gari
I'm here on business /on vacation.Niko hapa kwa biashara/kwa starehe
Is this seat taken?Je, kiti hiki kina mwenyewe?
It was nice meeting youNilifurahi kukutana nawe
Take this! (when giving something)Shika!
Do you like it?Unaipenda?
I really like it!Naipenda sana!
I'm just kiddingNakuchekesha tu
I'm hungryninahisi njaa
I'm thirstyNasikia kiu

Fun Facts

Language Quote: Approximately one new word is added to the English language every two hours and around 4,000 new words are added to the English dictionary every year..

Congratulations! You finished your 8th lesson in Swahili about the pronouns, and travel expressions. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Swahili Lesson 9. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Swahili homepage.

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