/r/swahili/

r/swahili

9k members
r/swahili is a subreddit with 9k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses swahili, learning, language, translation, and resources.
This subreddit is for those wishing to learn the Swahili language. We're not buying anything, so please don't try selling us anything. Asante sana!

Popular Themes in r/swahili

#1
Advice Requests
: "Help with Swahili phrases from Film"
29 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "New ChatGPT-based web app to assist with learning Swahili"
4 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Shoutout to the Nkenne App"
3 posts
#4
News
: "Kingozi and its origins"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/swahili

#1

Swahili

: "Swahili immersion LGBT"
365 posts
#2

Learning

: "Swahili Language Learning App?"
118 posts
#3

Language

: "How Swahili Became Africa's Most Spoken Language"
58 posts
#4

Translation

: "Hoping for Help with a Translation"
51 posts
#5

Resources

: "Finding this app really useful to understand grammar and sentence structuring. Duolingo seems more aimed at learning vocab. Anyone else have any other Resources they would recommend? Asante sana"
22 posts
#6

Books

: "Anyone know any strictly Swahili music artist, tv shows, movies or audio Books?"
9 posts
#7

Music

: "Anyone know any strictly Swahili Music artist, tv shows, movies or audio books?"
9 posts
#8

Song

9 posts
#9

Pronunciation

: "I just got a service dog trained in Swahili. I need help on Pronunciation please."
8 posts
#10

Meaning

: "Meaning of kanga?"
8 posts

Flair Used in r/swahili

#1
Ask r/Swahili 🎤
: "Swahili immersion LGBT"
91 posts
#2
Discussion 💬
: "Swahili comparative and superlative"
47 posts
#3
Request 🔎
: "Help with Swahili phrases from Film"
23 posts
#4
Word of the Day 👣
: "A drinking toast for those who are learning Kiswahili."
1 post

Member Growth in r/swahili

Yearly
+2k members(23.3%)

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Last updated: July 18, 2026