hakuna matata

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /həˈkunə məˈtɑtə/

Phrase

hakuna matata

No worries, take it easy.

Swahili

Etymology

Literally “there are no problems”.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /hɑˌku.nɑ mɑˈtɑ.tɑ/

Phrase

hakuna matata

No worries, take it easy, hakuna matata.

Usage notes

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

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