siku za wiki
The phrase "the days of the week" in Swahili is siku za wiki.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of siku (days), za (of) and wiki (week).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word siku is a noun in the N class, which is why the plural possessive particle used is za instead of wa or ya.
Did you know?
- Most of the names for the days of the week in Swahili are derived from Arabic, reflecting the historical influence of trade and religion on the coast.
- Because the days are numbered, the word for 'Sunday' Jumapili specifically refers to the 'day of the gathering'.
- The Swahili word wiki is a direct loanword from English 'week'.
Examples in context
- Je, unazijua siku za wiki?Do you know the days of the week?
- Siku za wiki ni saba.The days of the week are seven.
- Nimejifunza majina ya siku za wiki.I have learned the names of the days of the week.
Example conversation
Bakari and Aisha are studying together in a classroom.
- BakariAisha, unazikumbuka siku za wiki?Aisha, do you remember the days of the week?
- AishaNdiyo Bakari, nazikumbuka zote.Yes Bakari, I remember them all.
- BakariTafadhali zinitajie kuanzia leo.Please list them for me starting from today.
- AishaSawa, nitaanza sasa hivi.Okay, I will start right now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries siku, wiki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
