kufafanulia
koo-fah-fah-noo-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikufafanuliakoo-fah-fah-noo-LEE-ah
Englishto explain to, to clarify for
Frenchexpliquer à, éclaircir pour
Meaning
To make something clear to a particular person or group by explaining it in detail.
Good to know
The applicative of kufafanua, to explain: the person comes first as the object: kuwafafanulia wananchi, to explain to the citizens. Kuelezea is close in meaning.
Examples
- Mwalimu alitufafanulia swali la mwisho.The teacher explained the last question to us.
- Waziri aliwafafanulia wabunge mpango huo mpya.The minister explained the new plan to the MPs.
- Naomba unifafanulie maana ya neno hili.Please explain the meaning of this word to me.
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