Greetings and Basics:
* Habari: Hello, how are you? (Formal)
* Shikamoo: Good morning/afternoon (Respectful to elders)
* Marahaba: Hello, welcome (Formal)
* Asante: Thank you
* Samahani: Sorry/Excuse me
* Tafadhali: Please
* Ndio: Yes
* Hapana: No
* Mimi: I/Me
* Wewe: You
* Yeye: He/She
Family:
* Mama: Mother
* Baba: Father
* Mtoto: Child
* Binti: Daughter
* Mwana: Son
* Ndugu: Sibling
* Familia: Family
Food:
* Chakula: Food
* Maziwa: Milk
* Nyama: Meat
* Samaki: Fish
* Mboga: Vegetables
* Pilau: Rice dish
* Ugali: Maize porridge
Places:
* Nyumba: House
* Shule: School
* Hospitali: Hospital
* Duka: Shop/Store
* Sokoni: Market
* Mji: City/Town
Other:
* Kweli: Truly
* Nzuri: Beautiful/Good
* Mbaya: Bad
* Mkuu: Big/Great
* Kidogo: Small
* Sawa: Okay/Fine
* Asubuhi: Morning
* Jioni: Evening
Bonus:
* Jambo! (A casual greeting, like "What's up!")
Learning Tip: Swahili is a tonal language, meaning the pitch of a word can change its meaning. It's best to learn Swahili pronunciation from a native speaker or reliable resources.
I hope this list gives you a good starting point for learning Swahili!