Swahili · Numbers & Time
moja
One
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one.
Example
Kahawa moja, tafadhali.
One coffee, please.
Etymology
'Moja' means 'one' and is derived from the Bantu languages, illustrating basic numeracy in the Swahili language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Moja' is used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken language as part of counting or identifying singular items.