Swahili · Family & People
Sister
A sister; also a friendly address for a young woman.
Dada yangu ni muuguzi.
My sister is a nurse.
'Dada' is derived from the Proto-Bantu word *dada, which also means sister. It emphasizes the importance of sisterhood in Bantu family structures.
'Dada' is commonly used in informal contexts and is prevalent in everyday conversations. It is often employed between siblings and close friends.