Swahili · Food & Drink
chakula cha jioni
Dinner
Beginnernoun
Definition
The evening meal, literally food of the evening.
Example
Baada ya chakula cha jioni tunatembea.
After dinner we take a walk.
Etymology
'Chakula cha jioni' translates as 'food of the evening', indicating the cultural importance of dinner as a family or communal gathering time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Chakula cha jioni' is used informally among family and friends during discussions about meals. It is embedded in both spoken and written contexts.