Swahili · Food & Drink

kifungua kinywa

Breakfast

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The first meal of the day, literally mouth-opener.

Example

Umekula kifungua kinywa?

Have you had breakfast?

Etymology

'Kifungua kinywa' translates literally as 'that which opens the mouth', symbolizing the first meal of the day. Its use reflects the cultural significance of breakfast in Swahili customs.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kifungua kinywa' is typically used in informal settings when discussing daily meals. It appears commonly in spoken language and cultural references surrounding meal times.

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