Kiswahili or Swahili is the official language with English being the official primary language of commerce, administration and higher education.
Tanzanians in most tourist areas speak English, but knowing a few Swahili words and greetings will be greatly appreciated, going a long way to smoothing your travels.
| English | Swahili |
|---|---|
| Hello | Habari |
| Yes | Ndiyo |
| No | Hapana |
| Okay | Sawa |
| Thank you | Asante |
| Please | Tafadali |
| Yes, please | Ndiyo tafadali |
| Good morning | Habari za asubuhi |
| Good evening | Habari za jioni |
| Goodbye | Kwa heri(singular), Kwa herini (plural) |
| Sorry/Pardon me | Samahani |
| Do you speak English? | Unasema Kiingereza? |
| I don't speak Swahili | Sisema Kiswahili |
| Where is it? | Iko wapi? |
| European (white person) | Mzungu |
| Slowly slowly | Pole pole |
| Very good | Mzuri sana |
| Child | Mtoto |
| 0 | Sifuri |
| 1 | Moja |
| 2 | Mbili |
| 3 | Tatu |
| 4 | Nne |
| 5 | Tano |
| 6 | Sita |
| 7 | Saba |
| 8 | Nane |
| 9 | Tisa |
| 10 | Kumi |
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