How to say “Hello” in Swahili
The most common way to say “hello” in Swahili. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hujambo
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Swahili
Hujambo, Habari yako?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Swahili?
"Hello" in Swahili is "Hujambo". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hujambo" written in Swahili?
"Hujambo" is the standard written form in Swahili, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hujambo" in Swahili?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hujambo" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Hujambo" mean in English?
"Hujambo" is the Swahili way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Swahili?
Many languages — including Swahili — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hujambo" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Swahili spoken?
Swahili is spoken by an estimated 16 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Swahili dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Swahili dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hujambo" or any other Swahili text.