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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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Forms

iitwayo, kumuita

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