kuongea
koo-ohn-GEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuongeakoo-ohn-GEH-ahsoon
Englishto speak, to talk, to chatsoon
Frenchparler, bavardersoon
Meaning
To talk with someone, to have a conversation, or to speak on a subject.
Good to know
Kuongea na mtu, to talk with someone; kuongea Kiswahili, to speak Swahili. It is more everyday than kuzungumza; maongezi is a chat.
Examples
- Tuliongea kwa simu kwa muda mrefu.We talked on the phone for a long time.
- Anaongea Kiswahili na Kiingereza vizuri.She speaks Swahili and English well.
- Nataka kuongea na meneja, tafadhali.I want to speak to the manager, please.
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