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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.

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