Language Learning Text in Kikamba
LESSON ONE
Hello. (response)
Wacha. (aa)
Good morning. (response)
Mwokila ata. (nesa)
Good afternoon. (response)
Mwatinda ata. (nesa)
See you later.
Tukaonana.
I will miss you.
Ngakumisi muno. (singular)
Ngamumisi muno. (plural)
I am glad to meet you.
Niusio kumanya.
My name is …
Nitawa _____
What is your name?
Witawa ata?
How are you?
Wimuseo?
(singular)
Mwimaseo?
(plural)
Wakya
(child)
Mwakya
(children)
I am fine, thank you.
Nimuvea muno.
Sleep well.
Koma nesa. (singular)
Komai nesa. (plural)
I’m from the United States.
Numite America. (singular)
Tumite America. (plural)
I am enjoying my time in Kenya.
Nithitye na ivinda iseo kuu Kenya.
Are you married?
Wimutwae?
Do you have children?
Wina syana?
I am married.
Nimutwae.
I have __ children.
Nina syana ______
LESSON TWO
Thank you.
Nimuvea.
Thank you, I don’t want.
Nimuvea, ndikwenda.
Thank you for your hospitality.
Nimuvea muno.
Please .
Mwa or Alii
I’m sorry.
Pole muno.
Help.
Ndethesye.
One moment, please.
Nenge ndatika imwe.
Does anyone speak English?
Vi mundu unena kisungu?
I am trying to learn Kikamba.
Nitata kumanya Kikamba
How do you say that in Kikamba?
Ta weta na Kikamba?
What is this called?
Kii kitawa ata?
Could you please write that down?
Tavathali mbandikie vandu.
I don't understand.
Ndikuelewa.
I understand.
Ninguelewa.
Where is the toilet?
Choo kii va?
May I take your picture?
Nongukune visa?
LESSON THREE
Let’s pray.
Tuvoye.
God bless.
Ngai akauthime.
Praise God.
Ngai niataiwe.
Can I pray for you?
No nguvoeye?
I am well.
Nimuseo.
I am sick.
Nimuwau.
Your child is beautiful/cute.
Kana kaku kasovate muno.
What a lovely/beautiful dress.
Ilinda yaku isovete.
God
Ngai
LESSON FOUR
I am hungry.
Ningwiwa nzaa.
I’m full, thank you.
Nimuvunu, nimuvea.
May I have more, please?
Mbongele tavathali.
What is this dish made of?
Leu uwitwe na chao?
No more, thank you.
Nou, nimuvea.
I’d like water, please.
Nenge kiwu mwa.
LESSON FIVE
Let’s go
Tuthi
What time is it?
Ni saa syana?
How much does that cost?
Ni mbesa siana?
That is too expensive.
Niwata numo.
Can you lower the price a little?
Nzovesye thoa.
What is your final price?
Thowa waku wa mwiso nichao?
I would like to buy that.
Nzoesya.
Do you have change?
Wina change?
Thank you, but I’m not interested.
Ekai, nimuvea.
I’m just looking.
Nenda o kwona.
LESSON SIX
When is your birthday?
Wasyaiwe indi?
How old are you?
Wina myaka yana?
What grade are you in?
Wii kilasi kiva?
Do you like school?
Niwendete sukulu.
Do you like sports?
Niwendete mathau.
Show me how to play, please.
Mbon-ye kuthaoka.
Well done!
Nesa muno.
LESSON SEVEN
Common Words in Kikamba
Water
Kiwu
Food
Liu
Breakfast
Chai
Lunch
Liu wa muthenye
Dinner
Liu wa wiiyoo
Eggs
Mathae
Chicken
Nguku
Cow
Ngombe
Goat
Mbui
Bananas
Maiyu
Mangoes
Maembe
Pineapple
Mananasi
Avocado
Mavokando
Papaya
Mavavai
Rice
Musele
Potatoes
Maluu
Soup
Suvu
Tomatoes
Manyanya
Onions
Kitunguu
Toilet
Kyoo
Roadway
Nzia
Trees
Miti
House
Nyumba
Church
Chumwa
Farm
Musyi
Store
Nduka
Bus
Mbasi
Car
Ngali
Dog
Ngiti
Cat
Mbaka
Teacher
Mwalimu
Pastor
Vasita
Farmer
Muimi
Mother
Kiveti
Father
Musee
Child
Kana
Children
Syana
Sister
Mwitu wa inya
Brother
Mwana inya
LESSON EIGHT
Counting
Zero
Nzilo
One
Imwe
Two
Ili
Three
Itatu
Four
Inya
Five
Itano
Six
Thanthato
Seven
Monza
Eight
Nyanya
Nine
Kenda
Ten
Kumi