Swahili · Culture & Society
filamu
Film; movie
Beginnernoun
Definition
A story shown in moving pictures.
Example
Jana usiku tuliona filamu nzuri.
Last night we watched a good movie.
Etymology
'Filamu' is derived from the English word 'film', adopted into Swahili through media influence in the 20th century as cinema became popular in East Africa.
How & Where It’s Used
'Filamu' is used in both spoken and written contexts, typically in informal discussions or media critiques, especially among younger generations.