kompyuta
English meaning: Computer
Swahili Definition
(Kiswahili)Kifaa cha kielektroniki kinachoweza kuhifadhi, kuchakata na kuwasilisha taarifa.
English Definition
An electronic device for processing data. East Africa's computing revolution is driven by mobile technology rather than traditional computers — smartphones are the primary computing device for most East Africans. Kenya's Nairobi ('Silicon Savannah') has Africa's most vibrant tech startup ecosystem. African tech companies include Andela (coding bootcamp), Flutterwave (payments), and M-Pesa (mobile money). India-Africa digital cooperation supports tech education.
Example
“Nairobi inajulikana kama 'Silicon Savannah' — kituo kikuu cha teknolojia barani Afrika.”
In English: “Nairobi is known as the 'Silicon Savannah' — Africa's main technology hub.”
Synonyms
- tarakilishi
- mashine ya kuhesabu
Literary Heritage
“Teknolojia inaleta mabadiliko, lakini binadamu ndiye anayeweza kuchagua mwelekeo wake.”
“Technology brings change, but it is the human being who can choose its direction.”
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Language information
- Language
- Kiswahili
- Swahili
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Niger-Congo
- Speakers
- 100M