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/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Phrase

hakuna matata

  1. No worries, take it easy.

Swahili

Etymology

Compound of hakuna +‎ matata (troubles), literally there are no problems.

Pronunciation

  • (Unguja standard) IPA(key): /hɑˈku.nɑ mɑˈtɑ.tɑ/
  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Phrase

hakuna matata

  1. (rare) 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.