salama
sah-LAH-mah
How to say it
Swahilisalamasah-LAH-mah
Englishsafe, secure; safely
Frenchsûr, en sécurité ; sain et sauf
Meaning
Free from danger, harm or illness; after a verb it means safely, as in kufika salama, to arrive safely.
Good to know
It does not change with the noun: maji salama, safe water; mahali salama, a safe place. Salama? answered with Salama! is a short greeting. Usalama is safety or security.
Examples
- Tumefika salama nyumbani, asante Mungu.We have arrived home safely, thank God.
- Maji haya ni salama kwa kunywa.This water is safe to drink.
- Hakikisha mtoto yuko mahali salama.Make sure the child is in a safe place.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.