The English term "day" matches the Swahili term "siku"
| other english words that include "day" : | swahili : |
|---|---|
| Friday | Ijumaa |
| Monday | Jumatatu |
| Saturday | Jumamosi |
| Sunday | Jumapili |
| Thursday | Alhamisi |
| Tuesday | Jumanne |
| Wednesday | Jumatano |
| midday | adhuhuri |
| nowadays | siku hizi |
| these days | siku hizi |
| the day after tomorrow | kesho kutwa |
| the day before yesterday | juzi |
| today | leo |
| yesterday | jana |