kujalia
koo-jah-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikujaliakoo-jah-LEE-ah
Englishto grant, to bless with (of God)
Frenchaccorder, bénir de (Dieu)
Meaning
For God to give someone something good, such as life, health, a child or success. Mungu akipenda and Mungu akitujalia both mean God willing.
Good to know
Takes the person and then the gift: Mungu amemjalia mtoto, God has blessed her with a child. Mostly used with Mungu as the subject.
Examples
- Mungu ametujalia afya njema mwaka huu.God has granted us good health this year.
- Mungu akitujalia, tutaonana mwezi ujao.God willing, we will see each other next month.
- Wanandoa hao walijaliwa watoto watatu.That couple was blessed with three children.
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