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Swahili to English

Translating words and phrases into English from the Swahili language of East Africa.

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What is the Meaning of ye ye in Swahili?

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"Ye ye" in Swahili is a colloquial term used to express excitement or agreement, similar to saying "yeah" or "yes" in English. It is commonly used in informal conversations or in pop culture contexts.

Is it true that Swahili is a language that developed because of the interaction between Arabic and African cultures?

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Yes, Swahili is a Bantu language that developed as a result of interactions between Bantu-speaking peoples along the East African coast and traders from Arabic-speaking regions. The language borrowed vocabulary, some grammatical structures, and elements of culture from Arabic, resulting in the Swahili language as it's known today.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word kula?

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Eat is the English meaning of the Swahili word kula.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word kinywaji?

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The Swahili word "kinywaji" translates to "drink" or "beverage" in English. It is used to refer to any liquid consumed for pleasure or refreshment.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word hatari?

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The Swahili word "hatari" translates to "danger" or "risk" in English. It is often used to indicate a situation that is potentially harmful or hazardous.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word na?

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The Swahili word "na" means "and" in English. It is a common conjunction used to link words or phrases together in a sentence.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word habari?

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The Swahili word "habari" means "news" or "information." It is commonly used as a greeting to ask someone how they are or as a way of saying hello.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word sisi?

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"Sisi" means "we" in Swahili. It is used to refer to a group of people including the speaker.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word mimi?

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"Mimi" in Swahili means "I" in English. It is a pronoun used to refer to oneself in a sentence.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word kumi ishirini?

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In Swahili, "kumi ishirini" means twenty. It is a combination of the words "kumi" which means ten, and "ishirini" which means twenty.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word sita?

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Six is the English meaning of the swahili word Sita.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word tatu?

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The Swahili word "tatu" translates to "three" in English.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word mbili?

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The Swahili word "mbili" means "two" in English.

What is hesabu?

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Hesabu is a Swahili word that means "mathematics" or "calculation." It is used to refer to the subject of mathematics in the Swahili language.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word sabuni?

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The Swahili word "sabuni" translates to "soap" in English.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word ndugu?

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"Ndugu" in Swahili means "sibling" or "brother" and is used to refer to a male relative or someone who is like a brother.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word kalamu?

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The Swahili word Kalamu refers to a pen, a writing gadget.

What is the meaning of Muthenya wa Jumamothi?

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"Muthenya wa Jumamothi" means "The son of Jumamothi" in Kikuyu, a language spoken by the Kikuyu people in Kenya. It is a way of identifying someone's patrilineal lineage by referring to their father.

What does wasinga mean in Swahili?

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"Wasinga" is not a Swahili word. It is possible that it might be a misspelling or a word from a different language. If you provide more context or correct the spelling, I would be happy to help with a translation.

What is the meaning of the Swahili word Suka?

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Kusuka is a verb meaning to plait, braid, or arrange hair. Amesuka kirasta he or she has a Rastafarian hairdo, amesuka kimila he or she has plaited his or her hair in the traditional fashion. In practice the word is used of women only because men do not plait or braid their hair in East Africa, though many wear Rastafarian dreadlocks.

What does Sipho mean in Swahili?

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"Sipho" does not have a specific meaning in Swahili as it is not a Swahili word. It may be a name or term from a different language or culture.

What does the fraze jambo nipe senti moja mean in Swahili?

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Fraze is not Swahili. The Swahili Jambo. Nipe senti mojameans "Hello. Give me one cent." In the 21st century senti moja is nonsense because cents (hundredths of a shilling) exist only in bank computer programs.

Does Swahili has prepositions?

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Yes, Swahili has prepositions that are used to show the relationship between different elements in a sentence. Some common prepositions in Swahili include "katika" (in), "kwa" (for), and "juu ya" (on top of).

Which game gets its name from the Swahili verb to build?

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The game is Jenga, which is derived from the Swahili word "kujenga" meaning "to build." In the game, players take turns removing one block at a time from a tower and balancing it on top, thus simulating the process of building a tower.