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How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Swahili

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
"Do you speak English?" in Swahili 路 say it like oo-nah-zoon-gum-zah kee-ing-er-rah

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Swahili is Unazungumza Kiingereza?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Je, unazungumza Kiingereza?
A more formal way to ask.
Unaweza kuzungumza Kiingereza?
This means 'Can you speak English?' and is slightly more polite.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You might use it when meeting someone new or when traveling in an English-speaking area.

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Examples in Swahili

SwahiliEnglish
Samahani, unazungumza Kiingereza?Excuse me, do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form. Make sure to use 'unazungumza' for 'you speak'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Unazungumza Kiingereza?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Swahili with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What if the person doesn't speak English?

You can try asking if they speak another language, like Swahili or French.

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