Swahili
kwaheri
kwah-HEH-ree
How to say it
Swahilikwaherikwah-HEH-reesoon
Englishgoodbyesoon
Frenchau revoirsoon
Meaning
an expression used when parting from someone, goodbye.
Good to know
The standard goodbye. To several people: “kwaherini.”
Examples
- Kwaheri! Usiku mwema!Goodbye! Good night!
- Kwaheri, rafiki!Goodbye, friend!
- Asante! Kwaheri!Thank you! Goodbye!
- Kwaheri, tutaonana kesho.Goodbye, we will see each other tomorrow.