kuandaa
koo-ah-NDAH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuandaakoo-ah-NDAH-ahsoon
Englishto prepare; to organizesoon
Frenchpréparer; organisersoon
Meaning
To make something ready, such as food, a place or a document, or to arrange an event.
Good to know
It takes what is prepared as object: kuandaa chakula, to prepare food; kuandaa sherehe, to organize a celebration. Maandalizi are preparations and mwandaaji an organizer.
Examples
- Mama anaandaa chakula cha jioni.Mother is preparing dinner.
- Tuliandaa sherehe ya kuzaliwa kwake.We organized his birthday party.
- Mwalimu ameandaa mtihani wa kesho.The teacher has prepared tomorrow's exam.
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