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Making Friends in Namibia
Namibian Talk
Namibians are known to be very friendly, welcoming and easy-going people. Whether travelling in the larger city centres, or out in the Namib Desert and rural areas of Namibia, it is easy to strike up a conversation and make friends on your safari.
Although English is widely spoken, there are many people in the little towns of Swakopmund and Luderitz who don’t speak a word of English, but only German. The Namibian people living in the remote areas will appreciate your efforts when you surprise them with a few easy greetings in their African language!
| ENGLISH | GERMAN | AFRIKAANS |
| Hello | Guten Tag | Hallo |
| How are you? | Wie gehts? | Hoe gaan dit? |
| I'm fine / well | Mir geht es gut | Dit gaan goed met my |
| Thank You | Vielen dank | Dankie |
| Please | Bitte | Asseblief |
| How much does this cost? | Wie teuer ist es? | Hoe veel kos dit? |
| Goodbye |
Tshuss (informal) Auf wiedersehen |
Tot siens |
| ENGLISH |
OTJIHERERO |
NAMA |
| Hello | Tjike | !Gai tses |
| How are you? | Kora okupenduka (morning) kora okuuhara (afternoon) |
Matisa? |
| I'm fine / well | Ami mbiri naua, naa korove. | Khei ta ge ko |
| Thank You | Okuhepa | Kai Aios |
| Arikana | Toxoba | |
| How much does this cost? | Ivingapi? | Matiko-e ra Gan |
| Goodbye | Kaende naua | !Gai tses |
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