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Understanding Swahili Noun Classes: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Swahili noun classes look complicated at first — but once the logic clicks, they become one of the most elegant systems in any language. Here is how to actually understand them.
Xavery Mpombo · May 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Culture
Swahili Words Borrowed from Arabic: A Fascinating History
Nearly a third of basic Swahili vocabulary comes from Arabic — not by accident, but through a thousand years of trade, faith, and cultural exchange on the Swahili Coast. Here is that story.
Xavery Mpombo · April 22, 2026 · 5 min read
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