hisabati
The Swahili word for math is hisabati.
hisabati is the noun used to refer to the subject of mathematics.
Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)
Did you know?
- In certain religious or legal contexts in East Africa, the roots of hisabati are used to describe the 'reckoning' of one's actions.
- Because of the strong Arabic influence on Swahili, many mathematical terms in the language have roots in Islamic scholarship and trade history.
- Because hisabati is a loanword from Arabic, it follows a different rhythmic pattern than many indigenous Bantu words in Swahili.
Examples in context
- Ninafurahia kusoma hisabati.I enjoy studying math.
- Napenda hesabu. Inanisaidia katika maisha yangu.I love math. It helps me in my life.
- Ninapenda thamani ya π. Inanishangaza jinsi inavyotumika katika hisabati.I love the value of π. It amazes me how it is used in math.
- Tuko katika somo la hisabati. Tutasuluhisha maswali haya tukiwa pamoja.We are in a math class. We will solve these problems together.
- Ninajifunza hisabati kila siku.I study math every day.
- Hisabati ni somo gumu.Math is a difficult subject.
- Mwalimu wetu anafundisha hisabati.Our teacher teaches math.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their school subjects.
- OmariJe, unapenda hisabati?Do you like math?
- NeemaNdiyo, hisabati ni rahisi sana.Yes, math is very easy.
- OmariKweli? Mimi sipendi sana.Really? I don't like it much.
- NeemaUsijali, Omari, nitakusaidia.Don't worry, Omari, I will help you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hisabati, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
