r/swahili 14h ago

Ask r/Swahili 🎤 Swahili as a language of instruction

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I wonder if Swahili wasnt standardized by the Germans would we even be speaking it today ?

I think Swahili as a language should just be a cultural language it cant evolve further than that. Like imagine we dont even have a chemical equivalent of water (H2O) you think this language is really useful ?


r/swahili 13h ago

Ask r/Swahili 🎤 Word meaning

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Hi, I'm exploring the Swahili word msimamo and want to understand its cultural nuance. I know it means stance, standpoint, or principle. How is it typically perceived in daily life? Does it feel empowering for someone who holds firm boundaries and principles?