hakuna matata

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English

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Etymology

From Swahili hakuna matata (there are no problems). Popularized in English by the 1994 Disney film The Lion King.

Pronunciation

Phrase

hakuna matata

  1. No worries, take it easy.

Swahili

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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/
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Phrase

hakuna matata

  1. No worries, take it easy, hakuna matata.

Usage notes

  • Although this phrase was popularized in the West by the Disney production The Lion King, it is not usually used in conversation.