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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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