juu
JOO-oo
How to say it
SwahilijuuJOO-oosoon
Englishup, above, on top; about (juu ya)soon
Frenchen haut, dessus; au sujet desoon
Meaning
Refers to a higher place or position; with ya it means on top of, above, or about a subject.
Good to know
Juu ya meza is on the table, and juu ya jambo hili is about this matter. Kwa juu is from above, and hali ya juu means a high level.
Examples
- Kitabu kiko juu ya kabati.The book is on top of the cupboard.
- Ndege anaruka juu sana angani.The bird is flying very high in the sky.
- Tulizungumza juu ya safari yetu.We talked about our trip.
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