Kenyan Languages Translator — Swahili, Kikuyu, Luo & 10+ Languages

Translate words and phrases between English and 12+ Kenyan languages including Swahili, Kikuyu, Luo, Kalenjin, Luhya, Kamba, Maasai, and more. Browse vocabulary by category with pronunciation guides. Compare words across languages.

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Swahili (Kiswahili)

Kiswahili · 15.0M speakers · Bantu family

Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale, Tana River

124 words 10 categories v0.1.0

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About This Translator

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Words & Phrases

29

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Language Families

  • •This is a curated, offline dictionary — not machine translation. Every entry has been verified.
  • •Pronunciations use approximate English phonetics. Audio recordings coming soon.
  • •Dictionary data is community-sourced. Found an error? Let us know via the contact page.
  • •We're actively expanding to cover all 42+ Kenyan ethnic languages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does this translator support?
Currently 12 Kenyan languages with seed vocabularies: Swahili, Kikuyu, Dholuo (Luo), Kalenjin, Luhya (Bukusu), Kamba, Meru, Maasai, Kisii, Somali, Turkana, and Mijikenda (Giriama). More languages and vocabulary are being added continuously.
Is this a machine translation tool?
No — this is a curated dictionary-based translator. Each translation has been verified by community contributors. It translates individual words and common phrases, not full sentences. This makes it more reliable than machine translation for Kenyan languages, which are often poorly supported by AI translators.
Can I contribute translations?
Yes! We're actively looking for native speakers to help expand the dictionaries. Use the 'Contribute' button on any language card to submit corrections or new vocabulary. All contributions are credited.
Why don't some languages have dictionaries yet?
We're building this project incrementally. Languages like Embu, Taita, Pokomo, Samburu, and others are planned. If you speak one of these languages, please reach out to help us build the dictionary!
How accurate are the pronunciations?
Pronunciations use an approximate English phonetic guide. They're designed to help non-speakers get a rough idea of how words sound. For precise pronunciation, audio recordings (coming soon) will be more reliable.

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