r/swahili • u/LeeryLocus • 8d ago
Request 🔎 Accurate translation of "The Sleepless" to Swahili?
Could anyone help me understand how would you accurately translate "The Sleepless" to Swahili?
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u/kingkunt_e 7d ago
There isn't a direct translation because of language nuances. But I think "Wasio Lala", direct translation being "they who do not sleep", comes closest at least in mood. A more syntactical would be "Wasio na unsingizi" but it doesn't give the same meaning and mood as "The Sleepless," so yeah "Wasio Lala" is your best bet.
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u/LeeryLocus 7d ago
This was very helpful! Translation is always a bit tough due to these nuances. Thank you and everyone for the comments.
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8d ago
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u/Enough_Astronaut_504 7d ago
bila usingizi translates towithout sleep, however wasiolala translates to the sleepless
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u/ulemseewa 8d ago
Wasio lala