habari

How to say it

Meaning

a greeting used to ask for news or how someone is doing, literally 'news'.

Good to know

Literally “news?” — the everyday how-are-you. Usual reply: “Nzuri.”

Examples

• Habari? — Nzuri, asante!How are you? — Fine, thanks!
• Hujambo! Habari?Hello! How are you?
• Habari za asubuhi?How is the morning? (good morning)
• Habari za leo, rafiki yangu?How are you today, my friend?

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