How to say the in Swahili?

The word "the" doesn't exist in Swahili as a separate word.

Instead, Swahili uses prefixes to indicate definiteness (similar to the function of "the").

Here are some examples:

* Singular:

* Mtu: person (general)

* Mtu huyo: that person (definite)

* Plural:

* Watu: people (general)

* Watu hao: those people (definite)

So, to use "the" in Swahili, you need to use the appropriate definite prefix based on the noun's class and number.