Swahili
jina langu ni
JEE-nah LAHN-goo nee
How to say it
Swahilijina langu niJEE-nah LAHN-goo neesoon
Englishmy name issoon
Frenchje m'appellesoon
Meaning
the fixed phrase used to introduce oneself, literally 'my name is'.
Good to know
the standard way to give one's name when meeting someone new; followed directly by the name.
Examples
- Jina langu ni Fatuma, nafurahi kukutana nawe.My name is Fatuma, nice to meet you.
- Habari, jina langu ni Musa.Hello, my name is Musa.
- Alisema, Jina langu ni Peter, nimetoka Kenya.He said, 'My name is Peter, I am from Kenya.'
- Watoto walijitambulisha, Jina langu ni..., wakianza zamu yao.The children introduced themselves, 'My name is...', taking their turns.