mimi pia
mimi pia is the Swahili way to say "me too".
Use this phrase to indicate that something applies to you as well.
Meaning: that applies to me as well (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the pronoun mimi (me/I) and the adverb pia (also/too).
Which one should you use?
While mimi pia means "me too", if you wish to say "us too" or "we too", you should use sisi pia.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pia can be placed after any subject or object to mean "also" or "too".
Did you know?
- Because Swahili is a Bantu language, the 'me' part of 'me too' is often already contained within the verb prefix, making the phrase mimi pia technically redundant in fast speech.
- The word pia is related to terms in other Bantu languages that describe the act of adding or increasing something rather than just agreeing.
- In the fast-paced street slang of Nairobi known as Sheng, speakers often drop the pronoun 'mimi' entirely and simply say pia to mean 'me too'.
Examples in context
- Mimi pia ninapenda kahawa.I love coffee too.
- Mimi pia nitasafiri kesho.I am also traveling tomorrow.
- Mimi pia nimechoka sana.I am also very tired.
Example conversation
Zuwena and Juma are talking about their favorite food.
- ZuwenaNinapenda sana wali na maharagiki.I really love rice and beans.
- JumaMimi pia ninapenda chakula hicho.Me too, I love that food.
- ZuwenaJe, unataka kula sasa hivi?Do you want to eat right now?
- JumaNdiyo, nina njaa sana!Yes, I am very hungry!
