Swahili Word of the Day
maji
/MAH-jee/ • noun — 8th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: water
Examples
- Ninahitaji maji mengi wakati wa joto.
(I need a lot of water during the heat.) - Watoto wanapenda kucheza na maji.
(Children love to play with water.) - Tafadhali uniletee maji ya kunywa.
(Please bring me drinking water.)
Synonyms
- mtaa
- damu
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially regarding hydration, cooking, and discussing the weather.
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