nchi

See also: -nchi

Swahili

Alternative forms

• inchi

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu [Term?].

Pronunciation

• (Unguja standard) IPA^(key): /ˈn̩.tʃi/

• Audio (Kenya):

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Noun

nchi class IX (plural nchi class X)

1. country (nation state)

   Synonym: taifa

2. earth (inhabited world)

   Synonym: dunia

Derived terms

• mwananchi
• nchi ya ajabu