Swahili · Numbers & Time
dakika
Minute
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of sixty seconds.
Example
Subiri dakika tano, tafadhali.
Please wait five minutes.
Etymology
'Dakika' originates from Arabic and has been integrated into Swahili, meaning minute. It illustrates the linguistic influences between these two cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dakika' is used both in spoken and written contexts, relevant in daily conversation as well as formal discussions about time.