kuongelea
koo-oh-ngeh-LEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuongeleakoo-oh-ngeh-LEH-ahsoon
Englishto talk about, to discusssoon
Frenchparler de, discuter desoon
Meaning
To speak about a subject or matter, give one’s view on it or discuss it with others.
Good to know
The applicative of kuongea, to talk; common in speech and sport news beside kuzungumzia. Takes the subject as object: kuongelea mechi, to talk about the match.
Examples
- Kocha hakutaka kuongelea kuhusu mwamuzi.The coach did not want to talk about the referee.
- Tuliongelea mipango ya harusi jana usiku.We talked about the wedding plans last night.
- Wabunge waliongelea tatizo la ajira.The MPs discussed the problem of jobs.
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