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)

Im 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 dont want.

Nimuvea, ndikwenda.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Nimuvea muno.

Please .

Mwa or Alii

Im 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
Lets 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.

Im 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.

Id like water, please.

Nenge kiwu mwa.

LESSON FIVE
Lets 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 Im not interested.

Ekai, nimuvea.

Im 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