Swahili Word of the Day
habari
/ha-BA-ri/ • noun / interjection — 8th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: news; a common greeting meaning 'how are you?' or 'what's the news?'
Examples
- Habari?
(How are you? / What's the news?) - Habari za asubuhi.
(Good morning (literally 'morning news').) - Nilipata habari za familia yake jana.
(I received news about his/her family yesterday.)
Synonyms
- taarifa
- mambo
Use 'habari' as a casual greeting or to ask for an update. Common phrases include 'Habari?' (How are you?) and 'Habari za ...' (news about ...). It's suitable in both formal and informal settings; tone and context determine formality.
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