Swahili and English Terms

Published

May 2026

  • ID: JIO-R01
  • Type: Resource
  • Audience: Learners
  • Theme: Language, Vocabulary

Learning New Words

Learning technology and communication sometimes introduces new words.

Understanding common terms helps make learning easier.

Note

Do not worry if you do not know every word immediately.

New words become familiar through practice.

Computer and Learning Terms

English Swahili
Computer Kompyuta
Keyboard Kibodi
Mouse Kipanya
Screen Skrini
Folder Folda
File Faili
Document Hati
Picture Picha
Password Nenosiri
Internet Intaneti
Printer Printa
Project Mradi
Learning Kujifunza
Community Jamii
Opportunity Fursa

Communication Terms

English Swahili
Flyer Tangazo
Message Ujumbe
Information Taarifa
Meeting Mkutano
Event Tukio
Contact Mawasiliano
Support Msaada
Design Ubunifu
Share Kushiriki
Create Kuunda

Practice Activity

Match the words below:

English Swahili
Keyboard __________
Community __________
Project __________
Information __________
Opportunity __________

Reflection

Think about these questions:

  1. Which words were already familiar?

  2. Which words were new?

  3. Which words would I like to remember?


“Learning new words opens new understanding.”