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kufuata

koo-foo-AH-tah

How to say it

Swahilikufuatakoo-foo-AH-tah
Englishto follow; to obey
Frenchsuivre; obéir à

Meaning

To go or come after someone or something, or to act according to rules, advice or teaching.

Good to know

It takes what is followed as object: kufuata njia, to follow a path; kufuata sheria, to obey the law. Ifuatayo means the following, and mfuasi a follower.

Examples

  • Watoto walimfuata mama yao sokoni.The children followed their mother to the market.
  • Ni lazima tufuate sheria za barabarani.We must obey the traffic laws.
  • Fuata njia hii hadi mtoni.Follow this path to the river.

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