sawa
- A Swahili word meaning 'okay' or 'alright', often used to express agreement or acceptance. interjectionWhen asked if she was ready to leave, she simply replied, 'Sawa.'He nodded and said 'Sawa' to indicate he understood the instructions.
- A term used in some East African communities to mean 'equal' or 'the same'. adjectiveThe two portions of food were sawa, ensuring fairness among the children.In their eyes, all people are sawa, regardless of their background.