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How to Say "How old are you?" in Swahili

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Una umri gani?
"How old are you?" in Swahili 路 say it like oo-nah oom-ree gah-nee

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Swahili is Una umri gani?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Ni miaka mingapi?
This is a more casual way to ask about age.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know someone's age in a friendly conversation. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Just make sure to use a polite tone, especially with elders.

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Examples in Swahili

SwahiliEnglish
Una umri gani?How old are you?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'unao' instead of 'una' for asking about age.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age?

It depends on the context; it's usually fine among friends but can be sensitive with strangers.

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