[Virtual Presenter] How to Write an Email in Swahili A step by step guide to email etiquette in Swahili. (Mwongozo wa hatua kwa hatua wa adabu ya barua pepe kwa Kiswahili.) by Losute Gladys LG.
[Audio] Muhtasari wa Muundo wa Barua Pepe (Email Structure Summary) 1 Utangulizi (Introduction) 2 Muundo (Structure) Umuhimu wa uwazi, adabu, na taaluma. (Importance Mada (Subject), Salamu (Greeting), Mwili (Body), of clarity, etiquette, and professionalism.) Hitimisho (Conclusion), Sahihi (Signature)..
[Audio] Mstari wa Mada (Mada) Umuhimu (Importance) Mfano (Example) Mstari wa mada unapaswa "Ombi la Likizo" au "Taarifa ya kuwa wazi na muhimu. (The Mkutano". ("Vacation subject line should be clear Request" or "Meeting and relevant.) Information".) Kidokezo (Tip) Iwe fupi na yenye uhakika. (Keep it short and to the point.).
[Audio] Salamu (Greetings) Rasmi (Formal) Isiyo rasmi (Informal) "Shikamoo" (Respectful greeting "Habari" (Hello/News) or to elders), "Ndugu" "Hujambo" (How are you?). (Dear/Beloved)..
[Audio] Utangulizi (Introduction) Jitambulishe (Introduce Yourself) 1 Anza kwa kujitambulisha (ikiwa inahitajika). (Start by introducing yourself, if necessary.) Mfano (Example) "Naitwa [Jina Lako] na ni furaha yangu kukuandikia." ("My 2 name is [Your Name] and it is my pleasure to write to you.") 3 Lengo (Objective) Weka sauti ya adabu. (Set a polite tone.).
[Audio] Mwili wa Barua Pepe (Mwili) Email Body 1 Lengo Objective Eleza madhumuni ya barua pepe yako waziwazi. (Clearly state the purpose of your email.) 2 Mfano Example "Ningependa kuuliza kuhusu likizo." ("I would like to inquire about vacation.") 3 Ujumbe Message Weka ujumbe wazi na mfupi. (Keep the message clear and concise.).
[Audio] Hitimisho (Conclusion) Mfano (Example) "Nashukuru kwa muda wako na 2 ningependa kupata majibu yako." ("Thank you for your time, and I Ombi (Request) would appreciate your response.") 1 Omba majibu au hatua zinazofuata kwa adabu. (Politely request a response or next steps.) Simu (Call) "Tafadhali nipigie simu ikiwa kuna 3 jambo lolote." ("Please call me if there is anything.").
[Audio] Sahihi (Sahihi) 1 Shukrani "Asante" (Thank you) 2 Kwaheri "Kwa heri" (Goodbye) 3 Uaminifu "Wako mwaminifu," (Yours sincerely).
[Audio] Mfano wa Barua Pepe kwa Kiswahili Mada (Subject) Mwili (Body) Ombi la Likizo (Vacation Request) Shikamoo, Dkt. Ali, Naitwa [Jina Lako] na ni furaha yangu kukuandikia. (Respectful greeting, Dr Ali, My name is [Your Name] and it is my pleasure to write to you.).
[Audio] Hitimisho (Conclusion) Tumia muundo huu kuelewa barua pepe rasmi kwa Kiswahili. (Use this structure to understand formal emails in Swahili.) Zingatia adabu na sarufi sahihi. (Pay attention to politeness and correct grammar.).