kuonana
koo-oh-NAH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikuonanakoo-oh-NAH-nah
Englishto meet, to see each other
Frenchse rencontrer, se retrouver
Meaning
Of two or more people, to meet face to face, for a visit, a meeting or an appointment.
Good to know
The reciprocal of kuona, to see; the other person follows na: kuonana na daktari, to see the doctor. Tutaonana means see you later.
Examples
- Tutaonana kesho asubuhi ofisini.We will see each other tomorrow morning at the office.
- Aliomba kuonana na mkuu wa shule.He asked to meet the head teacher.
- Hatujaonana tangu tulipomaliza chuo.We have not seen each other since we finished college.
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