hekaya
heh-KAH-yah
How to say it
Swahilihekayaheh-KAH-yah
Englishtale, story
Frenchconte, récit
Meaning
A traditional story, often funny or full of wonders, told for entertainment, such as the tales of Abunuwasi.
Good to know
Same form in the plural (n class): hekaya za Abunuwasi. It is close to hadithi, story; the older spelling hikaya is also found.
Examples
- Bibi alitusimulia hekaya ya sungura na fisi.Grandmother told us the tale of the hare and the hyena.
- Watoto wanapenda kusoma hekaya za kale.Children love reading old tales.
- Hiyo ni hekaya tu, si habari ya kweli.That is just a tale, not a true story.
Forms
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