kujaa
koo-JAH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikujaakoo-JAH-ah
Englishto be full, fill up; to be filled with
Frenchêtre plein, se remplir
Meaning
To become full of something, such as water, people or feelings, until there is no room left.
Good to know
Kujaa na or kujaa followed by the thing: ukumbi umejaa watu, the hall is full of people. Kujaza is to fill something, and kujawa na is to be filled with a feeling.
Examples
- Mto ulianza kujaa baada ya mvua kubwa.The river began to fill up after the heavy rain.
- Tusubiri basi lijae kabla ya kuondoka.Let us wait for the bus to fill up before leaving.
- Uwanja umeanza kujaa mashabiki.The stadium has started to fill with fans.
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