indimi

Swahili

nina kiu

NEE-nah KEE-oo

How to say it

Swahilinina kiuNEE-nah KEE-oosoon
EnglishI am thirstysoon
Frenchj'ai soifsoon

Meaning

a statement someone makes to say they need something to drink, I am thirsty.

Good to know

'nina' means I have and 'kiu' means thirst, literally 'I have thirst'.

Examples

  • Nina kiu, naomba maji kidogo.I am thirsty, please give me a little water.
  • Baada ya mazoezi, nina kiu sana.After exercising, I am very thirsty.
  • Nina kiu; kuna soda hapa?I am thirsty; is there any soda here?
  • Kwa sababu ya jua kali, nina kiu tangu asubuhi.Because of the strong sun, I've been thirsty since morning.

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