Signification
Asking for someone's name.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
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-toi
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?'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices_____ nani?
The phrase is 'Unaitwa nani'.
Choose the correct option:
The standard phrase is 'Unaitwa nani?'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Unaitwa nani means 'What are you called?'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is universally accepted.
No, it is the standard way to ask.
Expressions liées
Jina lako ni nani?
synonymWhat is your name?
Unaitwaje?
similarWhat are you called?
Naitwa...
builds onI am called...
Habari yako?
similarHow are you?
