Swahili · Daily Life
ununuzi
Shopping
Beginnernoun
Definition
The activity of buying things.
Example
Ninafanya ununuzi mara moja kwa wiki.
I do the shopping once a week.
Etymology
'Ununuzi' comes from the root for 'to buy', reflecting economic activities and exchanges prevalent in Swahili-speaking communities.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ununuzi' is widely used in both written and spoken contexts, particularly in formal discussions about commerce, and is common in urban settings.