All Abroad!: Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela!

Kiswahili Words

Assante- thank you
Chuo kikuu- university
Furaha-happy (my Kiswahili name)
Habari- news (typical greeting question)
Karibu-welcome (most used Kiswahili word)
Khanga- Fabric with expression written in Kiswahili around one border, only worn by women
Kitenge- Tanzanian fabrics
Kwaheri- goodbye
Mambo Vipi!- How's it going (informal greeting)
Mchina-Chinese person (what I get called often)
Mzungu/Wazungu- white person/white people
Ninakupenda- I love you
Nzuri-good (response to habari questions)
Poa- cool (response to Mambo)
Wali na marahage-rice and beans (what I eat everyday)