Greeting - Salamu -- Response - Jibu
Jambo ? - How do you do ? -- Jambo - I am fine
Hujabo ? - How are you ? -- Sijambo - I am alright
Hamjambo ? - How are you all ? -- Hatujambo - We are alright
Salaam ? - Peace/Well ? -- Salaam - Peace / Well
Mambo ? - Things ? -- Poa/Safi - Cool / Clean
Habari gani ? - What is the news ? -- Njema/Nzuri - Fine / Good
Habari yako ? - What news of you ? -- Njema/Nzuri - Fine / Good
Habari zenu ? - What news of you all ? -- Njema/Nzuri - Fine / Good
Shikamoo - I hold your feet -- Marahaba - Thank you
Subalkeri - Good morning -- Subalkeri - Good morning
Masalkheri - Good afternoon -- Masalkheri - Good afternoon
