Swahili
unaitwa nani
oo-nah-EET-wah NAH-nee
How to say it
Swahiliunaitwa nanioo-nah-EET-wah NAH-neesoon
EnglishWhat is your name?soon
Frenchcomment t'appelles-tu ?soon
Meaning
a question asking someone's name, literally 'you are called what?'.
Good to know
the usual reply begins Ninaitwa..., 'I am called...'.
Examples
- Unaitwa nani, kaka?What is your name, brother?
- Samahani, unaitwa nani tena?Sorry, what was your name again?
- Mwalimu aliuliza kila mtoto, 'Unaitwa nani?'The teacher asked each child, 'What is your name?'
- Hukumbuki ulimwuliza unaitwa nani.You don't remember asking him what his name was.