Swahili
kaka
KAH-kah
How to say it
SwahilikakaKAH-kahsoon
Englishbrothersoon
Frenchfrèresoon
Meaning
an older brother; a term of address and reference used especially by a sister for her brother.
Good to know
Brother — often specifically an older brother.
Examples
- Kaka anapenda maziwa.My brother likes milk.
- Dada anapenda chai.My sister likes tea.
- Kaka yangu ananifundisha kuendesha gari.My brother is teaching me to drive.
- Je, kaka yako anafanya kazi wapi?Where does your brother work?