kujua
koo-JOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilikujuakoo-JOO-ah
Englishto know
Frenchsavoir
Meaning
To have information or understanding in the mind, to be aware of something, or to be acquainted with a person or a place.
Good to know
Najua, I know; sijui, I do not know. Kujua kusoma is to know how to read. Not to be confused with jua, the sun, which is another word.
Examples
- Najua jibu la swali hili.I know the answer to this question.
- Je, unajua kuendesha gari?Do you know how to drive a car?
- Ni muhimu kujua historia ya nchi yako.It is important to know the history of your country.
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