Kikuyu language is among the top languages spoken in Kenya today. Therefore its good to learn few of this word phrases, they may help you
Here are common kikuyu words and english meaning
Hello (General greeting) – wĩmwega
How are you?- ũhana atĩa?
We mwega umuthi – ‘ We mwega umuthi ‘ means Good afternoon
Long time no see – nĩtũranĩto kahinda kanene
Pleased to meet you – nĩwega gũkuona
Goodbye – tigoi na wega
Good morning(Morning greeting) – ngeithi cia rũcinĩ
Good evening (Evening greeting)-ngeithi cia hwainĩ
mündü – person
njuürü – hair
guoko/moko – hand/hands
kanua – mouth
Njütagwo – My name is..
Mbeca – money
Rüciü– tomorrow
Kena – be happy
Thoma – read
. Burana – sweater
Müarimü – teacher
Mürutwo – student
Thukuru – school
Leave me alone!- tigana na niĩ!
I love you- nĩngwendete
Get well soon- hona na ihenya
Would you like to dance with me? nĩũgũthaka rwĩmbo na niĩ?
