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INTRODUCTION
In this lesson we'll introduce parting greetings.
BODY
A parting expression that we can use any time of the day to strangers or friends is Kwaheri, which literally means “with good luck.” I know it sounds funny, but partings generally contain a bit of sadness, so this expression tries to make up for that. You can think of it as a Swahili version of “bye bye.”
Let’s break it down:
(slow) Kwa - he - ri.
Once more:
Kwa heri.
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You can also say Tuonane tena, which means “See you later.”
The first word, tuonane, is the verb for “to see.”
(slow) Tu - o - na - ne
tuonane.
The next word, tena, means “until then.”
(slow) te - na
tena
All together, that’s
(slow) Tu - o - na - ne te - na.
Tuonane tena.
Another parting phrase is Baadaye, which means “goodbye.” This word goes like this in Swahili;
(slow) Ba - a - da - ye
Baadaye.
If you put it with Tuonane tena, it will be
Baadaye, tuonane tena.
Let’s break it down:
(slow) Ba - a - da -ye, Tu - o - na - ne te - na.
Once more:
Baadaye, tuonane tena.
You can use the word Alamsiki to bid farewell at night. This literally means “fare well.”
Let's break it down:
(slow) A - la - m - si - ki.
Once more:
Alamsiki.
Use it with people you don’t know or don’t have a close relationship with.

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