Costume in Swahili Like ‘outfit’, ‘costume’ is not a concept often encountered in Kiswahili, so to experess the concept you would have to explain it. For instance, you might use the phrase mavazi maalum which means ‘special clothing’ and then describe what the purpose of the special clothing is or what makes it special. READ… Continue reading Costume in Swahili & More
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7 Days of the Week in Swahili Language Made Easy
READ ALSO: Costume in Swahili & More Days of the week in Swahili are one of the hardest things to learn for English speakers. Even though Swahili was my first language (but English is now my primary language), and I have been living in Tanzania for over a decade, I still get tripped up about… Continue reading 7 Days of the Week in Swahili Language Made Easy
The Accurate K Vant Alcohol Percentage 2025 & More
K Vant Alcohol Percentage/KVant Alcohol Percentage To find out the K Vant alcohol percentage, click here. (Hint: The K Vant alcohol percentage is equal to Konyagi’s. Another Hint: The K Vant alcohol percentage is less than that of Uganda Waragi.) K Vant Price in Tanzania K Vant is competitively priced relative to Konyagi. At bars… Continue reading The Accurate K Vant Alcohol Percentage 2025 & More
Kupotea Njia Ndiyo Kujua Njia & Other Popular Swahili Sayings and Expressions in 2025
The Swahili saying kupotea njia ndiyo kujua njia translates to ‘to get lost is to know the way‘ in English. It’s one of those proverbs that captures a deeply practical and philosophical truth at the same time. Here’s what it means in context: Literal Meaning Deeper Interpretation Cultural Context Modern Usage Even today, you’ll hear… Continue reading Kupotea Njia Ndiyo Kujua Njia & Other Popular Swahili Sayings and Expressions in 2025
Fashion in Swahili
Fashion in Swahili is mtindo.