swahili [noun]

Lahaja

Maana (Definition)

A particular regional form of a language spoken in a specific area (e.g. Kimvita).

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

linguistic dialect / regional accent

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

accent

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic lahjah

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kiswahili kina lahaja nyingi kama Kiamu na Kiunguja."

Translation: Swahili has many dialects like Kiamu and Kiunguja.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Lugha ya mtaani