African Histories
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Akuna Matata: There is no problem. Asante Sana: Thanks(in swahili). Bwana: Sir. Coolie: Indian of chaste loss transferred to work to Africa. Daktari: Doctor (in swahili). Dhown: Falucho (in English). Elmoran: Guerrero Masai Habari: How are you?(in swahili). Hapana: Not (in swahili). Hatari: Danger (in swahili). Hena: Dye used for tattoos in Zanzíbar Jahazi: Falucho(in swahili). Jambo: Hello (in swahili). Kakazi: Wind monsoon. Kanga: Pareo that is used in Eastern Africa. Karibu: Welcome (in swahili). Kikuyu: One of the main tribes of Kenya kwaheri: Good bye(in swahili). Matatu: Public transport in Africa. Mau-Mau:Independentista movement Kikuyu against the colonization of Kenya. Mensahib: Lady. Muecín: Muslim who calls at daybreak to the oration from minaretes. Mzungu: White man (in swahili). Ndio: Yes(in swahili). Ngweko: To caress (in Kikuyu). Pombe: Beer (in swahili). Pole Pole: With calm (in swahili). Ranger: Forest guard(in Africa). Safari: Trip (in swahili). Shamba: Plantation Simba: Lion (in swahili). Tembo: Elephant (in swahili). Toto: Boy (in swahili). Uhuru: Freedom. Wazungu: White man (in Kikuyu).
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