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kujuana

koo-joo-AH-nah

How to say it

Swahilikujuanakoo-joo-AH-nah
Frenchse connaître; (par) piston, favoritisme

Meaning

Said of people who are acquainted or who get to know one another; kwa kujuana describes jobs or favors given to friends instead of on merit.

Good to know

The reciprocal of kujua, to know: the subject is plural or joined with na. Kazi kwa kujuana is jobs through connections, a common complaint about favoritism.

Examples

  • Tumejuana tangu tukiwa shule ya msingi.We have known each other since primary school.
  • Wachumba wanahitaji muda wa kujuana vizuri.An engaged couple needs time to get to know each other well.
  • Ajira nyingi hutolewa kwa kujuana, si kwa sifa.Many jobs are given through connections, not on merit.

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