Swahili · Numbers & Time

mwaka

Year

Beginnernoun

Definition

A period of twelve months.

Example

Heri ya mwaka mpya!

Happy New Year!

Etymology

'Mwaka' means year in Swahili and derives from Bantu linguistic roots, illustrating the fundamental nature of time measurement in the language.

How & Where It’s Used

'Mwaka' is utilized in both formal and informal settings, found in spoken language and written text, with no major variations in pronunciation across regions.

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