Greetings in Sheng Salamu
How to say hello, goodbye and 'how are you' the Nairobi way.
- Mambo what's up, how are things
- Poa cool, fine, all good
- Niaje what's up, how are you
- Safi clean, good, well done
- Vipi what's up, how about it
- Rada the situation, the plan, what's going on
- Uko aje how are you
- Sawa okay, alright, agreed
- Sasa hey, what now, hi
- Niambie tell me, what's up
- Asante thank you, thanks a lot
- Karibu welcome, you're welcome, close by
- Mkuu boss, chief
- Nzuri good, fine, beautiful
- Habari news; hello (habari yako?)
- Tuchekiane see you later, let's keep in touch
- Pole sorry (sympathy), condolences
- Samahani excuse me, forgive me, sorry (apology)
- Saseni hello everyone
- Tafadhali please
- Aroo hey, I'm here
- Fiti fine, good
- Hamna was no problem, it's all good
- Manze expression of surprise, emphasis, or agreement
- Shika hold, catch, understand (grasp something)
- Shwari peaceful, all good, calm
How do you greet someone in Sheng?
The most common are Mambo (what's up), Poa (cool), Niaje (what's up), Safi (clean), Vipi (what's up). How to say hello, goodbye and 'how are you' the Nairobi way.