kwanza

How to say it

Meaning

first, at first, or in the beginning.

Good to know

Also forms the adjective -a kwanza (first), e.g. mtoto wa kwanza (the first child).

Examples

• Kwanza tunahitaji kuosha mikono.First we need to wash our hands.
• Huyu ni mtoto wangu wa kwanza.This is my first child.
• Kwanza sikuelewa, lakini sasa naelewa.At first I did not understand, but now I do.
• Utafanya nini kwanza kesho asubuhi?What will you do first tomorrow morning?