Swahili words and phrases beginning with N

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This page lists the 34 words and 158 phrases beginning with N in the Swahili community dictionary. Each entry has its own page with its full meaning and example sentence. This data is openly available at no cost for language preservation and research, with attribution to LanguageKnow. You can return to the home page or browse all languages at any time.

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34 words and 158 phrases — 192 entries in total.

Words (34)

N (34)

na (Swahili) conjunction AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

and

nadharia (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

theory

Nane (Swahili) number AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

eight

nata (Swahili) adj Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

sticky

nchi (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

country

Ndege (Swahili) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bird

Ndiyo (Swahili) adverb AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Yes

Ndogo (Swahili) adjective AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Small

Ndoo (Swahili) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bucket

ndoto (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

dream

ndugu (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

sibling/relative

neema (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

grace

ngano (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

testimony

Ngozi (Swahili) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Skin

nguo (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

clothes

ngurumo (Swahili) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

thunder

nguvu (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

strength

Nini (Swahili) question AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

what

Njia (Swahili) Noun Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Path

Nne (Swahili) number AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Four

Nyama (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

meat

nyama choma (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

grilled meat

Nyanya (Swahili) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tomato

Nyaraka (Swahili) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Documents

Nyasi (Swahili) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Grass

Nyepesi (Swahili) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Light

Nyoka (Swahili) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Snake

Nyonga (Swahili) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hip

nyota (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

star

Nyuki (Swahili) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bee

Nyumba (Swahili) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

House

Nyumbani (Swahili) Noun/Adverbial Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

At home

Nyundo (Swahili) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hammer

Nzuri (Swahili) kivumishi Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Good or Fine

Phrases (158)

Nafurahi kukujua. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Pleased to meet you.

Nafurahi kukutana nawe. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I am happy to meet you.

Nahitaji kilo mbili za sukari. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need two kilograms of sugar.

Nahitaji kujua ajenda ya mkutano. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I need to know the agenda of the meeting.

Nahitaji kujulishwa kuhusu maendeleo. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I need to be informed about the progress.

Nahitaji kumuona daktari. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need to see a doctor.

Nahitaji kupumzika kidogo. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need to rest a little bit.

Nahitaji msaada wa kifamilia. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I need family support.

Nahitaji msaada wa kiofisi. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need office assistance.

Nahitaji risiti ya malipo. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need a payment receipt.

Naitwa (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

my name is

Najisikia nafuu. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am feeling better.

Nakubaliana na wazo lako. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I agree with your idea.

Nakuombeni msaada (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I ask for your help

Nakupenda (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I love you

Nakutakia siku njema (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I wish you a good day

Naomba chenji yangu. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I'd like my change.

Naomba huduma ya haraka. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like quick service.

Naomba kupata risiti. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to get a receipt.

Naomba kuuliza swali. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to ask a question.

Naomba maji (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like water, please

Naomba maji ya kunywa. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I would like some drinking water.

Naomba msaada. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I request help.

Naomba radhi. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I apologize.

Naomba unishushe hapa. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Please drop me off here.

Nataka kubadilisha bidhaa hii. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to exchange this product.

Nataka kukodisha gari. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to hire a car.

Nataka kulipa. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to pay.

Nataka kununua matunda. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I want to buy fruits.

Natamani kuonana na familia yangu. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I wish to see my family.

Naumwa na tumbo. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have a stomach ache.

Naweza kuingia? (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

May I come in?

Naweza kukusaidia? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Can I help you?

Nchi ni mama yetu. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The country is our mother.

Ndege inaondoka saa ngapi? (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What time does the plane depart?

Ndege wa nyumbani hula mboga (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The bird at home eats vegetables

Ndiyo, tafadhali. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Yes, please.

Nenda hospitali haraka. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Go to the hospital quickly.

Nenda kachote maji ya kutosha. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go fetch enough water.

Nenda moja kwa moja! (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Go straight!

Nenda salama. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Go safely.

Ni bei gani? (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How much is it?

Ni ghali sana (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

It's too expensive

Ni mbali sana! (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

It's very far!

Ni muhimu kuwa na matumaini. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is important to have hope.

Ni wapi karibu na hapa? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Where is close to here?

Niambie ukweli. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tell me the truth.

Niambie zaidi. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tell me more.

Nifuate, tafadhali. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Follow me, please.

Nihisi furaha sana! (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I feel so happy!

Niko kwenye kona ya barabara (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I am at the corner of the road.

Niko poa, na wewe? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I’m good, and you?

Niko salama (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I am fine/safe

Niko wapi? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Where am I?

Nilifanya makosa katika hesabu hii. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I made a mistake in this calculation.

Nilikuwa na wasiwasi kuhusu hii. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I had concerns about this.

Nilisahau kabisa. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I completely forgot.

Nimechoka sana! (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I am very tired!

Nimefurahi kukuona. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I am happy to see you.

Nimefurahi kukutana nawe (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Nice to meet you

Nimeguswa na wema wako. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am touched by your kindness.

Nimepanga kuja Jumapili. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I have planned to come on Sunday.

Nimepata jeraha kidogo. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I got a small injury.

Nimepotea njia. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have lost my way.

Nimevunjika moyo. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am discouraged / heartbroken.

Nina haraka. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am in a hurry.

Nina hasira leo. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I am angry today.

Nina hisia ya kizunguzungu. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I feel dizzy.

Nina homa kali. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have a high fever.

Nina kikohozi kikavu sana. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have a very dry cough.

Nina kiu. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am thirsty.

Nina maumivu ya viungo. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have joint pains.

Nina msisimko mkubwa. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I have great excitement.

Nina muda wa kutosha leo. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I have enough time today.

Nina mzio wa chakula hiki. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am allergic to this food.

Nina njaa (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I am hungry

Nina shauku ya maharagwe! (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I have a craving for beans!

Ninaelewa kidogo. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I understand a little.

Ninaenda kazini sasa. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am going to work now.

Ninaenda kuoga sasa. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am going to bathe now.

Ninafua nguo sasa. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am washing clothes now.

Ninafurahi kukutana nawe. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I am happy to meet you.

Ninahisi upweke sana. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I feel very lonely.

Ninahitaji kuelekea upande wa mashariki (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I need to head towards the east.

Ninahitaji kufanya utafiti. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need to do research.

Ninahitaji msaada wa dharura (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I need emergency help

Ninaitwa Juma. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

My name is Juma.

Ninaitwa... (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

My name is...

Ninajaribu kujifunza. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I am trying to learn.

Ninajifunza Kiswahili kila siku. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am learning Swahili every day.

Ninajisikia huzuni leo. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I feel sad today.

Ninajisikia vibaya (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I feel bad/sick

Ninajisikia vizuri (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I feel good/well

Ninakuamini kabisa. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I trust you completely.

Ninakubaliana nawe (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I agree with you

Ninakupenda (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I love you

Ninaona fahari sana. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I feel very proud.

Ninaona ni wazo bora zaidi. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I think it is a better idea.

Ninapanga mipango ya mwaka ujao. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I am planning for the upcoming year.

Ninapata nafuu polepole. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am recovering gradually.

Ninapenda kucheka sana. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I like to laugh a lot.

Ninapenda likizo za majira ya joto. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I like summer vacations.

Ninapenda sana chakula cha familia. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I really love family food.

Ninapenda... (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I like / I love...

Ninasema Kiswahili (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I speak Swahili

Ninasema Kiswahili kidogo (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

I speak a little Swahili

Ninasubiri basi. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am waiting for the bus.

Ninataka kuagiza chakula. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I want to order food.

Ninataka kuangalia kalenda. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I want to check the calendar.

Ninatoka... (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I am from...

Ninaumwa na jino. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have a toothache.

Ninaumwa na kichwa. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have a headache.

Ninaumwa na mgongo. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

My back hurts.

Ninaweza kujaribu nguo hii? (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Can I try on this clothing?

Ninaweza kulipa kwa simu? (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can I pay by phone?

Ninaweza kupata chakula bila nyama? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Can I get food without meat?

Ninaweza kupata mfuko? (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Can I get a bag?

Ninaweza kupiga picha hapa? (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can I take photos here?

Ninaweza kutembea kutoka hapa? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Can I walk from here?

Ningependa chai, tafadhali. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like tea, please.

Ningependa dessert, tafadhali. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like dessert, please.

Ningependa kuagiza (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to order

Ningependa kuhifadhi chumba tafadhali. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to book a room please.

Ningependa kujadili masharti ya mkataba huu kwa undani zaidi. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to discuss the terms of this contract in more detail.

Ningependa kuona watoto wakicheka. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to see the children laughing.

Ningependa kuongeza ajenda ya mkutano. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to add an agenda item.

Ningependa kusikiliza mawazo ya wengine. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to hear others' ideas.

Ningependa kutoa pendekezo kuhusu hili. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to make a suggestion about this.

Ningependa kuzungumza na baba yangu. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to talk to my father.

Nini kinaendelea nyumbani? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

What is happening at home?

Nini kinafuata baada ya hii? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

What follows after this?

Nipe kilo mbili za sukari. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Give me two kilos of sugar.

Nipe mkono. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Give me a hand.

Nipe msosi mzuri. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Give me a nice dish.

Nipe ramani ya eneo hili, tafadhali (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Please give me a map of this area.

Nipige simu wakati upo tayari. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Call me when you're ready.

Nisaidie kubeba hii. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Help me carry this.

Nisaidie kupanga vitu hivi. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Help me organize these things.

Nisaidie na mizigo yangu. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Help me with my luggage.

Nitaandika barua kwa familia yangu. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I will write a letter to my family.

Nitaandika dakika za mkutano. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I will take the minutes of the meeting.

Nitaenda kesho. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I will go tomorrow.

Nitaenda sokoni mwishoni mwa wiki. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I will go to the market at the end of the week.

Nitakachukua kibanda cha kahawa. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I will take the coffee shop.

Nitakutafuta usiku huu. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I will look for you tonight.

Nitalipa kwa pesa taslimu. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will pay by cash.

Nitasafiri mwezi wa Aprili. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will travel in the month of April.

Nitashiriki kwenye vikao vya familia. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I will participate in family gatherings.

Nitatembea polepole (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I will walk slowly.

Nitatembelea kesho. (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I will visit tomorrow.

Nitatumia viti vya nje? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Will I use the outdoor seats?

Nitumie ujumbe. (Swahili) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Send me a message.

Njia hii inakupeleka wapi? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Where does this road lead you?

Nyoka anajificha kwenye nyasi. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

The snake is hiding in the grass.

Nyoka wa mti ni mfalme wa chini (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The snake of the tree is the king of the ground

Nzuri sana, asante! Na wewe? (Swahili) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

I’m very good, thank you! And you?

Nzuri sana, asante. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Very good, thank you.

Nzuri sana. (Swahili) Checked by a teacher or the LanguageKnow team — awaiting native speaker review

Very good.

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