kueleweka
koo-eh-leh-WEH-kah
How to say it
Swahilikuelewekakoo-eh-leh-WEH-kah
Frenchêtre compris; être clair, avoir du sens
Meaning
To be understood by others, or to be clear enough for people to follow; used of words, ideas, explanations and also of people whose aims others can grasp.
Good to know
The stative form of kuelewa, to understand. The person who understands follows na or kwa: kueleweka na wengi. The negative haieleweki means it is not clear.
Examples
- Maelezo yako hayaeleweki, tafadhali rudia polepole.Your explanation is not clear, please say it again slowly.
- Mwalimu huyu anafundisha kwa njia inayoeleweka kwa urahisi.This teacher teaches in a way that is easily understood.
- Ukiongea haraka hivyo ni vigumu kueleweka.If you speak that fast it is hard to be understood.
Forms
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