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Swahili

habari za asubuhi

hah-BAH-ree zah ah-soo-BOO-hee

How to say it

Swahilihabari za asubuhihah-BAH-ree zah ah-soo-BOO-heesoon
Englishgood morningsoon
Frenchbonjoursoon

Meaning

a morning greeting, literally 'news of the morning'.

Good to know

Literally “news of the morning” — the polite morning greeting.

Examples

  • Habari za asubuhi? — Nzuri!Good morning? — Fine!
  • Habari za asubuhi, rafiki!Good morning, friend!
  • Habari za asubuhi? — Nzuri sana, asante!Good morning? — Very well, thanks!
  • Habari za asubuhi, mama!Good morning, mother!

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