Swahili
nyumbani
nyoom-BAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilinyumbaninyoom-BAH-neesoon
Englishat homesoon
Frenchà la maisonsoon
Meaning
at or to home; in one's house or household.
Good to know
Nyumba + -ni: the -ni ending means 'at' or 'in' — so nyumbani is 'at home.'
Examples
- Karibu nyumbani!Welcome home!
- Nataka chumba.I want a room.
- Niko nyumbani sasa.I am at home now.
- Je, utakuwa nyumbani jioni?Will you be at home in the evening?