hakuna matata in Swahili

IPA: /hɑˌku.nɑ mɑˈtɑ.tɑ/ Audio: Sw-ke-hakuna matata.flac

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Etymology: From hakuna + matata (“troubles”), literally “there are no problems”. Etymology templates: {{compound|sw|hakuna|matata|lit=there are no problems|t2=troubles}} hakuna + matata (“troubles”), literally “there are no problems” Head templates: {{head|sw|phrase|cat2=phrasebook}} hakuna matata

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"hakuna matata" meaning in Swahili

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