kiafrika

How to say it

Meaning

Belonging to or typical of Africa and its peoples, said of things such as countries, customs, languages and food.

Good to know

Does not change with the noun and usually follows ya, za or wa: nchi za Kiafrika, African countries; mila za Kiafrika, African customs. Often written with a capital K. An African person is Mwafrika.

Examples

• Wanafunzi wanajifunza historia ya nchi za Kiafrika.The students are learning the history of African countries.
• Tunapenda kupika vyakula vya Kiafrika.We like cooking African food.
• Lugha nyingi za Kiafrika hazina maandishi mengi.Many African languages do not have much writing.

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