Learn greetings, numbers, family, food, market and travel words in Kiswahili, Gĩkũyũ, Dholuo, Kikamba, Maa or Somali, through English or Kiswahili. Flashcards, quizzes and a printable word list, from beginner to intermediate.
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Where do the words come from?
Each word shows its sources. Kikamba, Maa and Kiswahili come mainly from Peace Corps Kenya course books written with Kenyan language teachers (public domain). Gĩkũyũ, Dholuo, Somali and parts of the others come from Wiktionary and Wikivoyage phrasebooks (CC BY-SA). Words found in two sources, or in a course book, are marked “Checked”; “Phrasebook only” words still need a second check.
Can I learn through Kiswahili instead of English?
Yes. Switch “Learn through” to Kiswahili and every meaning is shown in Kiswahili.
I speak this language. How can I help?
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Why are some words written with a dash, like -tune?
They are word stems that change their beginning to agree with the thing described. The note on each card says so.
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