Swahili · Numbers & Time
mwaka
Year
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of twelve months.
Example
Heri ya mwaka mpya!
Happy New Year!
Etymology
'Mwaka' means year in Swahili and derives from Bantu linguistic roots, illustrating the fundamental nature of time measurement in the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mwaka' is utilized in both formal and informal settings, found in spoken language and written text, with no major variations in pronunciation across regions.