kufahamiana
koo-fah-hah-mee-AH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikufahamianakoo-fah-hah-mee-AH-nah
Frenchfaire connaissance, se connaître
Meaning
Of two or more people, to come to know each other, or to already know each other well, as neighbors, teammates or new friends.
Good to know
Reciprocal of kufahamu, to know, to understand; the other party comes with na: kufahamiana na majirani, to get to know the neighbors.
Examples
- Tulifahamiana tulipokuwa shule ya msingi.We got to know each other in primary school.
- Kambi hii itawasaidia vijana kufahamiana.This camp will help the young people get to know one another.
- Wachezaji hawa wanafahamiana vizuri uwanjani.These players know each other well on the pitch.
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