Jina lako ni nani?
[jee-nah lah-koh nee nah-nee]
phrase daily pipeline
LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)
Meaning- What is your name?
- This direct question is standard for establishing a person identity when being introduced in a new social setting.
Jina lako ni nani? tafadhali niambie.
What is your name? please tell me.
Mwalimu aliuliza kila mwanafunzi mpya, Jina lako ni nani?
The teacher asked every new student, What is your name?
Pronunciationjee-nah lah-koh nee nah-nee
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How it is usedUsed when meeting someone for the first time.
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