Bedeutung
Asking for someone's name.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Tanzania, it is common to use 'Unaitwa nani?' even with elders, though adding 'baba' or 'mama' is polite. In Kenya, especially in urban areas, 'Unaitwaje?' is extremely common among the youth. In coastal regions, introductions are often more formal and may include inquiries about one's family. In Eastern Congo, Swahili is a lingua franca and the usage is very direct.
Listen for the response
Always listen for 'Naitwa...' as the response.
Be polite
Adding 'Samahani' (Excuse me) makes you sound much more polite.
Bedeutung
Asking for someone's name.
Listen for the response
Always listen for 'Naitwa...' as the response.
Be polite
Adding 'Samahani' (Excuse me) makes you sound much more polite.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank to complete the question.
_____ nani?
The phrase is 'Unaitwa nani'.
Which is the correct way to ask for a name?
Choose the correct option:
The standard phrase is 'Unaitwa nani?'.
Match the Swahili phrase to its English meaning.
Match: Unaitwa nani? -> ?
Unaitwa nani means 'What are you called?'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgaben_____ nani?
The phrase is 'Unaitwa nani'.
Choose the correct option:
The standard phrase is 'Unaitwa nani?'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Unaitwa nani means 'What are you called?'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is universally accepted.
No, it is the standard way to ask.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Jina lako ni nani?
synonymWhat is your name?
Unaitwaje?
similarWhat are you called?
Naitwa...
builds onI am called...
Habari yako?
similarHow are you?
