hakuna matata
4 synonyms for hakuna matata, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Phrase — There are no problems; used as a reassurance meaning no worries or it's all fine.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hakuna matata
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hakuna matata attitude
it means no worries
Informal and cheerful; in English it is usually playful.
Etymology
From Swahili hakuna 'there is not' and matata 'troubles, problems'.
Full origin of hakuna matata →Frequently asked questions
What language is hakuna matata?
Swahili, a language spoken widely across East Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania. It literally means there are no troubles.
Is hakuna matata really said in East Africa?
Yes, though hakuna shida and hamna shida are heard more often in everyday Swahili. Hakuna matata is well understood, and is used freely with visitors thanks to its worldwide fame from The Lion King.
How do you pronounce hakuna matata?
ha-KOO-na ma-TAH-ta, with the stress on the second-to-last syllable of each word and every vowel pronounced clearly, as in Italian or Spanish.
