Swahili for Kids
How to Say "I am hungry" in Swahili
Useful at meal time — kids learn this one fast!
In Swahili (Kiswahili)
Nina njaa
Pronounced: NEE-nah n-JAH
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Nina njaa" the next time you meet someone who speaks Swahili.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Swahili cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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