Swahili For Dummies

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	Conventions Used in This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	How This Book Is Organized
		Part 1: Getting Started with Swahili
		Part 2: Swahili in Action
		Part 3: Swahili on the Go
		Part 4: The Part of Tens
		Appendices
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Getting Started with Swahili
	Chapter 1 The Swahili You Already Know
		Recognizing Familiar Words and Phrases from Pop Culture
		Discovering Swahili Words that Sound Familiar in English
		Introducing the Swahili Alphabet
			Discovering simple Swahili sounds
			Tackling Swahili consonant clusters
				dh
				gh
				ng’
				Ny
				th
	Chapter 2 Getting Started with Basic Expressions
		Greeting People
			Saying “hello” in informal situations
			Saying “hello” in formal situations
			Asking about peoples’ day using “habari”
			Saying goodbye
		Introducing Yourself
			Stating your name
			Asking “What is your name?”
		Getting Personal
			Stating where you come from/live
			Talking about nationalities
			Listing the languages you speak
			Asking what do you study/where do you study?
			Asking about occupations
	Chapter 3 Navigating Nouns and Pronouns in Swahili
		Introducing Personal Pronouns
			Personal pronouns in the singular form
			Personal pronouns in the plural form
			Personal pronouns in sentences
		Introducing Swahili Noun Classes
			M/Wa noun class
			Ji/Ma noun class
			M/Mi noun class
			N/N noun class
			Ki/Vi noun class
			U/N noun class
			U/U noun class
			PA/KU/MU noun class
	Chapter 4 Adding Action to Your Words: Verbs
		Recognizing the Infinitive Verb Form
		Using Verbs in Sentences
		Using Verbs in the Correct Tense
			The present tense
			The past tense
			The future tense
			The perfect tense
			The habitual tense
		Negating Actions Described by Verbs
			The present tense
			The past tense
			The future tense
			The perfect tense
			The habitual tense
	Chapter 5 Getting Your Numbers and Dates Right
		Using Cardinal Numbers
			Counting 0–10
			Counting 11–100
			Counting 101–1,000,000
		Using Ordinal Numbers
		Asking For (and Giving Out) Phone Numbers
		Requesting and Giving Addresses
		Asking “How Old Are You?” and Stating Your Age
		Identifying Years in Swahili
		Getting Familiar with the Calendar
			Naming the days of the week
			Identifying months by name and numbers
			Reading and writing dates in Swahili
			Talking about birthdays
		Understanding Swahili Time
			Distinguishing between day and night in the 12-hour clock system
			Working with hours and minutes
			Using the correct time phrases
			For example:
			Stating the time
Part 2 Swahili in Action
	Chapter 6 Making Small Talk
		Revealing Your Marital Status
			As a man
			As a woman
		Talking about Your Family
			Introducing immediate family relationships
			Introducing extended family relationships
			Asking probing questions about family using “do you have. . .?”
		Talking about Pets
		Using Numbers as Adjectives
		Identifying Professions
			Responding to “what do you do?”
			Revealing your family members’ professions
		Having Fun
			Describing your hobbies
			Talking about errands, chores, and daily activities
		Describing Your Routine
			Using sequence adverbs in sentences: from . . . to, before, after, and more
		Making Plans
	Chapter 7 Finding Your Way
		Getting from Place to Place
			Identifying places and landmarks
			Asking where questions
			Getting answers to your location questions
		Giving Directions
			Using prepositions to give directions
			Using imperatives to give directions
	Chapter 8 Eating in and Dining Out
		Choosing Food Options for All Times of the Day
			Having breakfast
			Eating lunch
			Having supper
			Beverages
			Snacking
		Sharing a Meal with Others
			Stating food preferences
			Making food allergies known
		Eating at a Restaurant
			Ordering from a menu
			Paying your bill
	Chapter 9 Using Technology to Keep in Touch
		Talking and Texting with Cellphones
			Asking someone to call you
			Asking to speak with someone
			Leaving a message
			Texting to check in
		Making Arrangements over the Phone
		Staying Informed through the Internet
			Familiarizing yourself with basic technology terms
			Engaging over email
			Socializing on social media
	Chapter 10 Shopping Made Easy
		Shopping at Flea Markets
			Buying fruits
			Getting vegetables
			Purchasing meat
			Adding spices to your list
			Understanding units of measurement
		Dealing with Money
			Dealing with Kenyan and Tanzanian currencies
			Asking for prices
			Bargaining with sellers
		Delving into Comparative Adjectives
	Chapter 11 Dressing Your Best
		Dressing for Different Occasions and Local Weather
		Identifying Swahili Cultural Clothing and Their Uses
			The kanga
			The shuka
			The kitenge
		Introducing Swahili Terms for Types Clothing
			Dressing casually
			Dressing formally
		Describing Clothes
	Chapter 12 Swahili at Work
		Getting Down to Work
			Interacting with your colleagues
			Finding people or things at the office
			Attending meetings
			Making introductions
		Speaking up in a meeting
		Making the Rounds: Business Dinners
			Drinking politely
			Declining drinks
Part 3 Swahili on the Go
	Chapter 13 Planning a Safari
		Choosing a Travel Destination
			Looking at national parks
			Visiting heritage sites and museums
			Taking in the beaches
		Communicating with a Travel Agency
			Articulating your expectations
			Figuring out your to-do list
			Checking on the weather
		Packing for Your Trip
	Chapter 14 Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, Buses, and More
		Taking Flights
		Navigating Road Transport
			Taking daladala/matatu
			Traveling by bus
			Hailing and arranging taxi pickups
			Using smaller vehicles (tuktuk, motorcycle, bicycle)
			Traveling by train
		Using Ships of All Kinds
		Taking Ferry/Boats/Water Bus Rides
	Chapter 15 Arranging Accommodations
		Describing Different Spaces in Your Apartment/Home
			The sitting room
			The dining room
			The bedroom
			The kitchen
			The bathroom
		Finding a Place to Stay
			Asking about amenities using “kuna”
			Stating your wishes using “-nge-”
			Making a reservation
				Stating your length of stay
				Comparing prices for different room offers
			Checking into the hotel
			Checking out of the hotel
		Renting an Apartment
			Narrowing down your search area
			Communicating with leasing agents
			Communicating with landlords
			Understanding your lease restrictions
	Chapter 16 Taking Care of Your Health
		Parts of the Body
			Identifying the external body parts
			Listing major internal body parts
		Describing Different Feelings/States
			Talking about how you feel
			Asking about feelings
			Reacting to other’s feelings
		Seeking Medical Attention
			Locating a physician
			Explaining your symptoms
		Understanding the Doctor’s/Pharmacist’s Instructions: Using Object Pronouns
Part 4 The Part of Tens
	Chapter 17 Ten Common Swahili Proverbs and Their Meanings
		Haraka Haraka haina baraka/ Polepole ndio mwendo
		Yaliyopita si ndwele, tugange yajayo
		Mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame
		Maziwa/maji yakimwagika hayazoleki
		Mficha uchi hazai
		Jogoo wa shamba hawiki mjini
		Asiyesikia la mkuu huvunjika guu
		Mwenda tezi na omo marejeo ni ngamani
		Mtaka yote hukosa yote
		Mgema akisifiwa tembo hulitia maji
	Chapter 18 Ten Ways to Pick Up Swahili Quickly
		Watching Swahili Movies and TV Shows
		Listening to Swahili Songs
		Watching the Swahili News
		Reading Swahili Newspapers
		Listening to Swahili Radio Stations
		Watching Swahili Content Creators on Social Media
		Conversing with Swahili Speakers
		Traveling to a Swahili-speaking Country
		Reading Swahili Children’s Books
		Listening to Swahili Podcasts
	Chapter 19 Ten Words You Should Never Say in Swahili
		Tomba
		Mkundu
		Ng’ombe
		Mbwa koko
		Mboro
		Kuma
		Shenzi
		Matako yako
		Kumamako
		Malaya
Part 5 Appendixes
	Appendix A Swahili Noun Classes
		Swahili Noun Class Agreements
	Appendix B Swahili Verbs
		Past Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a” in the past tense
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs in the past tense
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u” in the past tense
		Present Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a” in the present tense
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs in the present tense
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u” in the present tense
		Future Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a” in the future tense
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs in the future tense
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u” in the future tense
		Perfect Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a” in the perfect tense
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs in the perfect tense
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u” in the perfect tense
		Habitual Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a” in the habitual tense
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs in the habitual tense
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u” in the habitual tense
		The Verb “Kuwa” (To Be)
			Present tense
			Past tense
			Future tense
			Present tense
			Past tense
			Future tense
		Tense Negation: Past Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a”
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u”
		Tense Negation: Present Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a”
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u”
		Tense Negation: Future Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a”
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u”
		Tense Negation: Present Perfect Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a”
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u”
		Tense Negation: Habitual Tense
			Regular Swahili verbs ending with “a”
			Monosyllabic Swahili verbs
			Borrowed Swahili verbs ending with “e, i, u”
		The Verb “Kuwa” (To Be)
			Present negation
			Past negation
			Future negation
		The Verb “Kuwa na” (To Have)
			Present negation
			Past negation
			Future negation
	Appendix C Swahili-English Mini-Dictionary
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		English-Swahili Mini-Dictionary
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	Appendix D Answer Key
		Chapter 2
		Chapter 3
		Chapter 4
		Chapter 5
		Chapter 6
		Chapter 7
		Chapter 8
		Chapter 9
		Chapter 10
		Chapter 12
		Chapter 13
		Chapter 14
		Chapter 15
		Chapter 16
Index
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