Swahili · Daily Life
taa
Lamp; light
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device that gives light.
Example
Washa taa, kuna giza.
Turn on the light, it is dark.
Etymology
'Taa' comes from Arabic 'طَائِرَة' (ṭā’irah) which means 'light' or 'lamp', showing historical influence on Swahili by Arabic traders.
How & Where It’s Used
'Taa' is commonly used in everyday conversation in informal settings and is widely understood across the regions where Swahili is spoken.