kujibu
koo-JEE-boo
How to say it
Swahilikujibukoo-JEE-boo
Englishto answer, to reply
Frenchrépondre
Meaning
To say or write something back to someone who has asked, called or written; also to respond to an action.
Good to know
The person answered is marked in the verb: alinijibu, she answered me. Jibu is an answer, plural majibu.
Examples
- Alijibu maswali yote kwa usahihi.She answered all the questions correctly.
- Tafadhali nijibu haraka iwezekanavyo.Please answer me as soon as possible.
- Mwanafunzi alishindwa kujibu swali la mwisho.The student could not answer the last question.
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