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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Tanzanian phrases

During our trip out guides taught us a few Swahili words. I don't think I am going to spell them right but here they are.

Jambo - Hello/How are you
Pole Pole - slowly, slowly
Haraka Haraka - quickly, quickly
Chacoola kitam - delicious
Maisha Marefu - Long Life - this is their toast
Muzungu - White tourist - derogatory/funny
Apana Sante - No Thank you
Sante - Thank you
Sante Sana - Thank you very much

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