kukua
koo-KOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilikukuakoo-KOO-ah
Englishto grow, to grow up; to develop
Frenchgrandir, croître
Meaning
To become bigger, taller or older, as a child, a plant or an animal does; also to expand or develop, as a town or a business.
Good to know
Kukua is growing by itself; to make something grow is kukuza. Kukulia means to grow up in a place: alikulia Mwanza, he grew up in Mwanza.
Examples
- Mti huu umekua haraka sana.This tree has grown very fast.
- Watoto wanakua, sasa wanahitaji nguo mpya.The children are growing; now they need new clothes.
- Mji wa Dodoma unakua kwa kasi.The town of Dodoma is growing fast.
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