Sporting Terms in Swahili

A football, basketball and rugby ball on a tarp

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Here are some common Swahili sporting terms.

EnglishSwahili
AthleticsRiadha
Football/SoccerKandanda /Soka
Basket ballMpira wa Kikapu
WhistleFirimbi
PlayCheza
Goal KeeperMlinda Lango
Card/cardsKarata
RefereeRefa
ChampionBingwa
Championship/Tournament/CompetitionMashindano
ChessChesi
Volley BallMpira wa wavu
Play groundUwanja
SwimmingKuogelea
Theatrical PlayMchezo wa Kuigiza
WinnerMshindi
LooserMshindwa
MarblesGololi
AthleteeMwana Riadha
PlayerMchezaji

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Julius Muange is available to take personal and group lessons in Spoken Swahili throughout the Nairobi area. Over a period of 25 years, Julius has developed comprehensive and functional courses in Spoken Swahili that encompass beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. He has taught Spoken Swahili to people from many countries.

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