hakuna matata
English
Etymology
From Swahili hakuna matata (“there are no problems”). Popularized in English by the 1994 Disney film The Lion King.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /həˈkunə məˈtɑtə/
Swahili
Etymology
Literally, “there are no problems”.
ku locative class subject inflected present negative of -wa na (an indefinite place does not have) + matata (troubles)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /hɑˌku.nɑ mɑˈtɑ.tɑ/
Audio (Kenya) (file)
Usage notes
- Although this phrase was popularized in the West by the Disney production The Lion King, it is not usually used in conversation.
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