hujambo

How to say it

Meaning

a greeting meaning 'hello', literally asking whether there is any trouble.

Good to know

Literally “are you well?” — the classic Swahili hello. The reply is “Sijambo” (I'm well).

Examples

• Hujambo! — Sijambo!Hello! — I'm well!
• Hujambo, rafiki!Hello, friend!
• Hujambo! Habari?Hello! How are you?
• Hujambo, mwalimu wangu?Hello, my teacher, how are you?

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