Swahili Word of the Day
baba
/BA-ba/ • noun — 11th of Mar, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: father
Examples
- Baba yangu ni mhandisi.
(My father is an engineer.) - Baba alikula chakula cha jioni na familia.
(Father had dinner with the family.) - Ninampenda baba yangu sana.
(I love my father very much.)
Synonyms
- mzazi
- baba mkwe
The word 'baba' is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to one's father or as a term of respect for elderly men.
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | siku | day; a 24-hour period or a specific calendar day |
| 2026-05-04 | tafuta | to search for; to look for someone or something |
| 2026-05-03 | furaha | joy; happiness; a feeling of great pleasure or con... |
| 2026-05-02 | nguo | clothes; a garment or clothing in general |
| 2026-05-01 | rafiki | friend; a person you have a friendly relationship ... |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
Get a new word in your inbox every day!