Swahili · Adjectives
-pya
New
Beginneradjective
Definition
Recently made or bought; agrees with noun class — mpya, kipya.
Example
Nina simu mpya.
I have a new phone.
Etymology
'Pya', meaning 'new', is derived from the Bantu languages, indicating freshness or innovation in various contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pya' is utilized in both spoken and written forms in daily conversations, descriptions of articles or ideas, and especially in contexts related to modernity or change.