Swahili Word of the Day
tafadhali
/ta-FA-dha-li/ • polite particle (adverb) — 15th of May, 2026
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Meaning: please (used to make a polite request)
Examples
- Tafadhali nisaidie kubeba mfuko huu.
(Please help me carry this bag.) - Tafadhali nipe maji.
(Please give me water.) - Tafadhali kaa hapa hadi niwe tayari.
(Please stay here until I am ready.)
Synonyms
- naomba
- nakuomba
Tafadhali is the common way to say 'please' in Swahili. Use it at the start of a request or before a verb to soften commands and show politeness. It works in both formal and informal settings and can stand alone as a polite prompt (for example, someone offering something may say 'Tafadhali').
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