Swahili · Travel & Places
ramani
Map
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.
Example
Ninaangalia ramani kwenye simu.
I look at the map on my phone.
Etymology
'Ramani' comes from the Arabic word 'خريطة' (khariṭa), meaning map, reflecting the historical ties between Swahili and Arabic cultures and the importance of navigation in trade.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ramani' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in written materials such as guidebooks and educational texts, as well as in spoken navigation instructions.