Swahili · Numbers & Time
elfu
Thousand
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one thousand.
Example
Mji huu una historia ya miaka elfu.
This town has a thousand-year history.
Etymology
'Elfu' comes from the Bantu linguistic family, representing the number one thousand. It showcases the continuity of numeral terms in Swahili from its ancestral roots.
How & Where It’s Used
'Elfu' is used in both spoken and written forms in various settings, including formal documentation and everyday conversation, with little to no dialectal variation.