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How do say good morning in Swahili?

There are a few ways to say "good morning" in Swahili, depending on the level of formality and the time of day:

* Habari za asubuhi: This is the most common and general greeting, meaning "Good morning news".

* Asante, habari za asubuhi: This is a more polite version, meaning "Thank you, good morning news".

* Habari za leo: This literally means "News of today" and can be used in the morning or throughout the day.

* Usiku mwema: This is a good evening greeting, meaning "Good night".

Which one to use?

* Habari za asubuhi is appropriate for most situations.

* Asante, habari za asubuhi is good if you want to be extra polite.

* Habari za leo can be used any time of day, but is a bit more formal.

Remember that Swahili is a tonal language, so the pronunciation is important.

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