zama
ZAH-mah
How to say it
SwahilizamaZAH-mahsoon
Englishera, age, timessoon
Frenchépoque, ère, tempssoon
Meaning
A period of history or of life marked by something special; zama za kale are ancient times and zama hizi the present age.
Good to know
N class noun used with plural agreement: zama hizi, these times; zama za ukoloni, colonial times. Enzi is a close word. Do not confuse with kuzama, to sink.
Examples
- Katika zama za kale watu walisafiri kwa miguu.In ancient times people traveled on foot.
- Tunaishi katika zama za teknolojia.We live in the age of technology.
- Zama hizi vijana wengi wana simu.These days many young people have phones.
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