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How doy say hello in Swahili?

The most common way to say "hello" in Swahili is "Jambo".

It's a general greeting that can be used in most situations.

Here are some other ways to say hello in Swahili, depending on the context:

* "Habari" - This is a more formal greeting, similar to "How are you?" in English.

* "Shikamoo" - This is a respectful greeting used when meeting someone older or of higher status.

* "Mambo" - This is a more casual greeting, often used among friends and family.

* "Hujambo" - This is a more literal translation of "How are you?"

You can also add "sana" after any of these greetings to make it more emphatic, for example: "Jambo sana!" (Hello very much!).

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