nini
NEE-nee
How to say it
SwahilininiNEE-neesoon
Englishwhatsoon
Frenchquoi, quesoon
Meaning
Asks about a thing, like English what; it usually comes after the verb.
Good to know
It follows the verb: unataka nini? what do you want? Kwa nini means why; nini kilitokea? what happened?.
Examples
- Unataka kula nini leo?What do you want to eat today?
- Hii ni nini, mama?What is this, mother?
- Nini kilitokea jana usiku?What happened last night?
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