common kagulu phrases

 

Kagulu is a Bantu language spoken in the Morogoro and Dodoma regions of Tanzania.

For those who are new to learning Kagulu, I've put together a list of commonly used words and their English translations. This resource can serve as a helpful starting point for building your Kagulu language skills.

GREETINGS IN KAGULU

ENGLISH KAGULU
Good evening Habari sajioni
Good morning Mwinuka nuni
Good afternoon Habari ya emisi
How are you? Ukuendelea nani?
How are you today? Kusinda nani?
How was your day? Kusinda nani ?
Have a good day Uwe na siku siku swame
I am doing great Nikwendelea fiswanu
Nice to meet you Nifulahi kifika na gwegwe
See you soon Chikione nasini kalibuni
See you later Chikione badae

LOVE WORDS IN KAGULU

ENGLISH KAGULU
I love you Nikwenda
I miss you Nikukosa
I Love you so much Nikukukwenda sana
I want to see you Nikukuitaji
I love you with all my heart Nakupenda kwa dhati
I love you too Nikukwenda pia
I like you Nikukwenda
My love Mpenzi wangu
I miss you so much, darling Nikukosa sana, mpenzi wangu
Goodbye, my love Kwaheri, mpenzi wangu
See you tomorrow Chikiona nosiku
I will marry you Nikukutola
I want some space Ninge muda
I need you Nikuitaji
You are mine Agweyo kwawangu

DIRECTIONS IN KAGULU

ENGLISH KAGULU
Where are you? Kuwa hoki?
Where did you go? Akuluta hoki?
Where do you live? Ukuishi hoki?
Where are you going? Ukuluta hoki?
Where were you? Akuwa hoki?

COMMON QUESTIONS IN CONVERSATIONS IN KAGULU

ENGLISH KAGULU
How much? Sendi nyingae?
How are you feeling? Ukwisi nani?
How have you been? Kuwa nani?
What is your name? Isina jako nani?
What are you doing ? Ukugolosa choni?
What are you cooking? Wambika choni?
Are you okay dear? Uko salama mpendwa?
When are you coming? Ukwija milaki?
How was your night? Usiku yako ayua nani?
How was your day? Lsiku yako ayua nani?
How are you doing? Ukwendelea nani?
How is your family? Familia yako ikuendelea nani?
What is wrong? Yoni shida?
What do you mean? Ukumaanisha choni?
How is the weather over there? Hali ya anga imanoni?
Have you gone to church? Kuluta kikanisa?
What is this? Hiki Choni?
What is going on? Choni chikuendelea?
Are you listening? ukutegelesa?
Have you heard? kuulika?
Can I go home? Nikudaha kuluta ukaya?
Can I ask something? Nikudaha kuso chinu?
How is everything? Mambo gako?
What’s your phone number? Namba ya simu yako ni iyoki?

EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN KAGULU

ENGLISH  KAGULU 
Happy birthday Heri ya kwelekingwa
Thank you Asante
You are welcome Ukukalibishigwa
Me too Anie pia
God bless you Mulungu akubaliki
May God protect you Mulungu yakulinde
She is happy Kafurahi
Please help me Tafadhari nisaidie
I don’t know Simanyile
I will come tomorrow Nikwija nosiku
Come here wiji ahano
Feel at home Kuulike ukay
Be blessed Ubalikingwe
I am coming soon Nikwija naïf karibuni
Excuse me Samahani
Leave me alone Nileke
It is okay Ni sawa
I am going home Nileke
Love is a beautiful thing Mapenzi ni chinu chiswanu
Let me tray Leka nijaribu
Welcome home Karibu ukaya
I reached home safely Anifiko ukaya salama
God is good Mulungu ni mwema
I don’t understand Sikuelewa
We are happy to see you Chifurahi kukonu
I have it Ninanayo
Rest in peace Bwihila kwa amani
I don’t have money Nichaka pesa
I am done Nimala
I am going to the sop Nikuluta kiduka
Happy new year Heri ya mwaka mpya
Bad manners Tabia mbaya
Stop using your phone Leka kutumia simu
I need a favour, please Tafadhali nisaidie
Great to see you again Nifurahi kukuna keli
I really appreciate it Nikushukulu sana
You made my day Kugolosa siku yangu
How have you been? Umekuwaje?
How is your family? Familia yako nyumi?
We are doing fine Chikuendelea fiswanu
No problem Kuchaka tatizo
Let’s go home Chigende ukaya
I am very tired Nisoka sana
I have agreed Nikubali
I am married Nitoligwa
Let’s go for walk Chigende chikatembee
A big mountain Mlima mkulu
She/ he is crying Yakulia
She/he is digging Yakulima
I am seated Nikala
I am playing Nikuseiga
I am eating Nikudia
You are late Kuchelewa
What are you carrying? Ugega choni?
Who are you? Agwege ni nani?
I am hungry Nina njala

What Next?

Keep going! Learning a language demands consistent practice, but it need not be difficult. The top tip is to learn at least five Kagulu words each day from the Kagulu dictionary.

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