Swahili · Numbers & Time
jana
Yesterday
Beginneradverb
Definition
The day before today.
Example
Jana niliona filamu nzuri.
Yesterday I watched a good film.
Etymology
'Jana' derives from the Swahili term for yesterday, reflecting its clear temporal context within the language's vocabulary.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jana' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms in everyday language, predominantly in informal contexts.