Majira ya joto yamefika! Summer is here! Talking about Summer in Swahili

In this post you’ll learn vocabulary and expressions that will help you talk about summer in Swahili: majira ya joto summer, pwani, ufukweni the beach, shughuli za nje za kupumzika relaxing outdoor activities, and michezo sports.

Hali ya hewa ni nzuri. The weather is beautiful.

For many people, the weather is the greatest thing about summer. So, let’s give you some expressions you can use.

• Hali ya hewa ni nzuri leo.
  The weather is beautiful today.
• Jua linawaka.
  The sun is shining.

• Hakuna mawingu angani.
  There are no clouds in the sky.
• Kuna upepo mzuri.
  There’s a nice breeze.
• Hewa ni safi.
  The air is fresh.
• Ni siku njema.
  It’s a perfect day.

Kuna joto sana! It’s too hot!

Of course, not everyone loves summer weather. If you’re one of those people, you may want to say something like:

• Kuna joto sana leo.
  It’s too hot today.
• Ni unyevu sana.
  It’s very humid.
• Ninatokwa na jasho.
  I’m sweating.
• Washa kiyoyozi!
  Put the air-conditioner on!

Twende nje! Let’s go outside!

No post about summer in Swahili would be complete without vocabulary for enjoying the outdoors. Whether you like shughuli za nje za kupumzika relaxing outdoor activities or michezo sports, there’s usually something for everyone in the summer.

• Twende matembezi.
  Let’s go for a walk.
• Ninataka kwenda kwenye bustani.
  I want to go to the park.
• Hebu tuketi na kutazama machweo ya jua.
  Let’s sit and watch the sunset.
• Tuna tafrija wikendi hii.
  We’re having a picnic this weekend.
• Twende kwa kupanda baiskeli.
  Let’s go for a bike ride.
• Twende kwa kupanda milimani.
  Let’s go for a hike in the mountains.
• Tucheze tenisi.
  Let’s play tennis.
• Wacha tucheze mpira wa kikapu.
  Let’s play basketball.
• Wacha tucheze soka.
  Let’s play soccer.
• Wacha tucheze besiboli.
  Let’s play baseball.
• Nataka kwenda kukimbia.
  I want to go for a run.
• Tunaenda kupanda miamba.
  We’re going rock climbing.

Twende ufukweni. Let’s go to the beach/shore.

Talking about the beach is a big part of talking about summer in Swahili. If you’re going, you’ll probably want to know these words: suti ya kuogelea a swim suit, taulo a towel, miwani ya jua sunglasses, mafuta ya jua sunscreen, kitabu kizuri a good book, ubao wa kuteleza a surf board. Here are some things you may see at the beach: bahari the ocean, wimbi a wave, mchanga sand, ganda la bahari seashells, mnara wa taa a light house, shakwe a seagull, kaa a crab, yavuyavu a jellyfish, samaki a fish, kiti cha pweza a starfish, pweza an octopus, papa a shark, pomboo a dolphin, mashua a boat, duka la aisikrimu an ice cream shop.

Some other expressions that will come in handy are:

• Nataka kulala kwenye jua.
  I want to lie in the sun.
• Twende kuogelea.
  Let’s go swimming.
• Ninapata uesi kutokana na jua kali.
  I’m getting a sun tan.
• Nilipata kuchomwa na jua.
  I got a sun burn.
• Hebu tujenge ngome ya mchanga.
  Let’s build a sand castle.
• Wacha tucheze kwenye mawimbi.
  Let’s play in the waves.
• Tutafute magamba ya baharini.
  Let’s look for seashells. 
• Nataka aisikrimu.
  I want ice cream. 

Usiku tulivu wa Majira ya joto: A Quiet Summer Night

There’s nothing like a nice summer night, whether you’re having drinks outside with your friends, or you’re just sitting and listening to nature.

• Jua huzama kuchelewa kwenye msimu wa joto.
  The sun sets late in the summer.
• Hebu tuketi nje.
  Let’s sit outside.
• Usiku ni baridi.
  The night is cold.
• Nasikia kriketi.
  I hear crickets.
• Naona wadudu wa radi.
  I see lightning bugs.
• Upepo unavuma kupitia kwenye miti.
  The breeze is blowing through the trees.
• Mwezi unapanda.
  The moon is rising.
• Kesho itakuwa siku nyingine nzuri.
  Tomorrow will be another beautiful day.

Furahia majira ya joto! Enjoy the summer!

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