For numbers:
* Moja - This is the most common and general translation for "one." It's used for counting objects, people, etc.
For "one" as in "only" or "just":
* Tu - This translates to "only" or "just." Example: "Mimi niko peke yangu" (I am alone).
For "one" as in "a single":
* Mmoja - This is used to emphasize a single individual. Example: "Mmoja wa watoto" (One of the children).
For "one" as in "the first":
* Kwanza - This means "first." Example: "Kwanza, nilisoma kitabu" (First, I read a book).
For "one" as in "a unit":
* Kitengo - This translates to "unit" and can sometimes be used for "one" in certain contexts.
It's important to consider the context and meaning you want to convey when choosing the correct Swahili translation for "one."