Welcome in Swahili

To say “Welcome” in Swahili, you say:

Karibu

Notes: Karibu is used to welcome one person, while Karibuni is used to welcome more than one person.

Examples:

1. Karibu nyumbani
   • “Welcome home.” (to one person).
2. Karibuni nyumbani
   • “Welcome home.” (to a group).

Nyumbani is the Swahili word for ‘home’.

If someone says “Karibu” (welcome), the common responses are:

1. Asante
   • “Thank you.”
2. Asante sana
   • “Thank you very much.” (more polite)