kem

How to say it

Meaning

an interrogative meaning how much or how many; what amount or quantity.

Good to know

an interrogative adverb, equivalent to 'kiasi gani'; a distinct dialectal verb root '-kem-' also means to shout or scold, as in kemea (to rebuke).

Examples

• Unataka kem?How much do you want?
• Kem watu waliokuja leo?How many people came today?
• Sikujua bei ni kem.I didn't know how much the price was.
• Watakuuliza kem utalipa.They will ask you how much you will pay.