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kuja na

KOO-jah NAH

How to say it

Swahilikuja naKOO-jah NAH
Englishto come with; to come up with (an idea)
Frenchvenir avec; proposer, avancer (une idée)

Meaning

To arrive bringing something or someone; figuratively, to come up with a plan, an idea or a solution and present it.

Good to know

Kuja, to come, with na, with; the thing brought follows na: alikuja na zawadi. Kuja na mpango or kuja na suluhisho means to come up with a plan or a solution.

Examples

  • Usisahau kuja na kitambulisho chako kesho.Do not forget to come with your identity card tomorrow.
  • Serikali inatakiwa kuja na mpango mpya wa elimu.The government is expected to come up with a new education plan.
  • Wageni walikuja na zawadi nyingi.The guests came with many gifts.

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