Swahili · Food & Drink
kuku
Chicken
Beginnernoun
Definition
A chicken, or chicken meat.
Example
Niliagiza wali na kuku.
I ordered rice and chicken.
Etymology
'Kuku' comes from the Swahili language, where it refers specifically to chickens. Its root can be traced back to the Arabic influence on East African languages, stemming from poultry domestication practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kuku' is commonly used in informal and formal settings alike, particularly in culinary discussions. It is popular in both spoken and written contexts across East Africa.