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How do you say hi how are in Swahili?

There are a few ways to say "Hi, how are you?" in Swahili, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* Habari za asubuhi? (Good morning, how are you?) - Used in the morning.

* Habari za mchana? (Good afternoon, how are you?) - Used in the afternoon.

* Habari za jioni? (Good evening, how are you?) - Used in the evening.

* Habari gani? (How are you?) - More general greeting, can be used at any time of day.

Informal:

* Shikamoo! (Hello, how are you?) - This is a very common greeting, especially among younger people.

* Umekuwaje? (How have you been?) - This is a more informal way of asking how someone is doing.

Responses:

* Nzuri, asante. Wewe? (Good, thank you. And you?)

* Sijambo, asante. Na wewe? (I'm fine, thank you. And you?)

* Poa, asante. Na wewe? (Good, thank you. And you?)

Note: You can also use a combination of these phrases, such as "Habari za asubuhi! Umekuwaje?" (Good morning! How have you been?)

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