Swahili · Culture & Society
taarifa
News; report
Beginnernoun
Definition
Reports about recent events.
Example
Ninaangalia taarifa ya habari kila jioni.
I watch the news report every evening.
Etymology
'Taarifa' comes from the Arabic word 'ta'arif', meaning information or notification, indicating exchanges of vital information, especially in trade.
How & Where It’s Used
'Taarifa' is used in formal and informal contexts and is prevalent in both spoken language and written reports, particularly in news media.