kuita
koo-EE-tah
How to say it
Swahilikuitakoo-EE-tah
Englishto call; to name
Frenchappeler ; nommer
Meaning
To call out to someone or ask them to come, or to give a name to someone or something.
Good to know
Alimwita daktari, she called the doctor. Kuitwa is to be called: anaitwa Juma, he is called Juma; unaitwa nani? what is your name?.
Examples
- Mama anakuita, njoo haraka.Mother is calling you, come quickly.
- Walimwita daktari usiku wa manane.They called the doctor in the middle of the night.
- Tutamwita mtoto wetu Neema.We will name our child Neema.
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