kufanyika
koo-fah-NYEE-kah
How to say it
Swahilikufanyikakoo-fah-NYEE-kah
Englishto take place, to be held; to be done
Frenchavoir lieu, se tenir; être fait
Meaning
Of an event, to happen or be held at a given time or place; of work, to be done.
Good to know
The subject is the event: mkutano utafanyika kesho, the meeting will take place tomorrow. It comes from kufanya, to do.
Examples
- Mkutano utafanyika kesho saa nne.The meeting will take place tomorrow at ten.
- Harusi ilifanyika kanisani Jumamosi.The wedding was held in church on Saturday.
- Kazi hii inaweza kufanyika kwa siku moja.This work can be done in one day.
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