kuanzia
koo-ah-NZEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuanziakoo-ah-NZEE-ahsoon
Englishstarting from, as from; to begin atsoon
Frenchà partir de, dèssoon
Meaning
Marks the point from which something begins, in time or in a series; as a verb it means to begin with or at.
Good to know
Often paired with hadi or mpaka: kuanzia Jumatatu hadi Ijumaa, from Monday to Friday. Kuanzia leo means starting today.
Examples
- Duka litafungwa kuanzia kesho.The shop will be closed from tomorrow.
- Tunafanya kazi kuanzia Jumatatu hadi Ijumaa.We work from Monday to Friday.
- Bei mpya itatumika kuanzia mwezi ujao.The new price will apply as from next month.
Forms
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