"Mchana mwema Rashidi"

Translation: Good afternoon Rashidi

[MalieP]

why is "good afternoon" accepted most of the time but not in this case?

[Drasher]

I'm assuming that's just an accidental oversight -- good afternoon should be a fine translation.

[renemica]

I wonder if there is a difference to be made here between encountering and leaving somebody. In English, "good afternoon" is usually used when you meet somebody, and "have a good afternoon" when you take your leave from the person. I am assuming that this form in Swahili is mostly used to say bye (in the afternoon), not to say hi, but if so, I would like this to be clearly explained somewhere...

[NYCIngrid]

I believe not. I think this is just an oversight, as stated by Drasher.

[Gazelle1596]

To my knowledge it is more common for greetings; when leaving other forms are more common.
Any mother tongue speaker take? That would be great!! :)

[AlexisBarn3]

it's accepted now

[Els523639]

When to use "njema" and when to use "mwema" ?

[alettamari1]

"Mwema" goes with "mchana" and "usiku"
"Njema" with "asubuhi" "jioni" and "siku"

[Grace504446]

Would someone be able to explain when to use mwema or njema please

[skrebic]

Doesn't Swahili use punctuation? I see many sentences here without any punctuation.