Swahili Word Search
Swahili, as a word search. 12 words drawn from greetings, numbers, colors, and everyday words sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: HABARI, JAMBO, MAMBO, MOJA, MBILI, TATU, TANO, SITA, SABA, NANE, TISA, KUMI.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Swahili word list, defined
- JAMBO /dʒæmboʊ/ · interjection
- A greeting or expression of welcome, especially in East Africa. Related: hello, welcome, greeting.
- MAMBO /ˈmæmboʊ/ · noun, verb
- A style of Latin American dance music characterized by a fast-paced rhythm and complex percussion. The term can also refer to the dance itself. Related: rumba, salsa, tango, jive.
- TATU /tɑːtuː/ · noun
- A Polynesian tattoo or a tattoo in the Polynesian style. Related: tattoo, ta moko.
- NANE /neɪn/ · noun
- A type of turnip or rutabaga, also known as a swede or yellow turnip. Related: swede, rutabaga, yellow turnip, turnip.
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