Swahili Word of the Day
samahani
/sa-ma-HA-ni/ • interjection — 21st of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: Excuse me; I'm sorry; pardon me (used to apologize or get someone's attention)
Examples
- Samahani, unaweza kunisaidia?
(Excuse me, can you help me?) - Samahani kwa kukugonga; sikukutarajia.
(Sorry for bumping into you; I didn't expect you.) - Samahani, unaweza kurudia hiyo tafsiri?
(Excuse me, can you repeat that translation?)
Synonyms
- nisamehe
- samahani sana
Use 'samahani' for brief apologies, to get someone's attention, or to politely interrupt. For a stronger request for forgiveness use 'nisamehe' (forgive me); 'samahani sana' intensifies the apology. Note that 'pole' expresses sympathy, not an apology.
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