anapenda

How to say it

Meaning

likes or loves; the present-tense, third-person-singular form of penda (to like, to love).

Good to know

the persistent present tense (-na-) marks an ongoing or habitual state; used for both 'likes' and 'loves' depending on context.

Examples

• Anapenda muziki sana.He likes music a lot.
• Je, anapenda chai au kahawa?Does she like tea or coffee?
• Hapendi mboga za majani.He does not like leafy vegetables.
• Atapenda zawadi hii.She will like this gift.