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 almost two decades, I still get tripped up about the days of the week sometimes and… Continue reading Days of the Week in Swahili
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Shanga in English & More
Shanga in English Shanga is both the singular and plural word for ‘bead’ in Swahili. Depending on the context, shanga can also be used to refer to strings of beads worn around the waist, also known as waist beads. Kanga English Meaning Other than the East African fabric, kanga in English can mean a couple… Continue reading Shanga in English & More
Kumekucha in the Arts & More
READ ALSO: YouTube Bread Songs & More Kumekucha in the Arts Kumekucha is a 1987 Tanzanian documentary produced and directed by Flora M’mbugu-Schelling. It won a gold medal at the New York International Film Festival. In the English translation of this documentary’s title, kumekucha in English was translated as ‘From Sun Up’. Examples of Kumekucha Used in… Continue reading Kumekucha in the Arts & More
Days in Swahili
READ ALSO: Days of the Week in Swahili Days in Swahili “Days” in Swahili is siku (singular: siku, plural: siku — the word doesn’t change form for plural).
How to Express Costume in Swahili Accurately Today in 2026 & More
READ ALSO: Heavy Beard Stubble/Heavy Stuble/10 Day Beard Length/Heavy Stubble Beard Length/Heavy Stubble Length MM READ ALSO: Di Gio Meaning & More Costume in Swahili/Costumes 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… Continue reading How to Express Costume in Swahili Accurately Today in 2026 & More