Kiswahili phrases
How to say welcome in Kiswahili
Welcome in Kiswahili is “Karibu”. There are 3 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Karibu
Every way to say welcome in Kiswahili
Karibu
Welcome / come in
Said to one person. It is also the reply to Asante ('you're welcome').
Source: common usage, needs native check
Karibuni
Welcome (to several people)
Source: common usage, needs native check
Karibu sherehe
Welcome to the party
Source: common usage, needs native check
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How do you say welcome in Kiswahili?
“Karibu”. Said to one person. It is also the reply to Asante ('you're welcome'). Other ways: “Karibuni” (Welcome (to several people)); “Karibu sherehe” (Welcome to the party).
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