kupenda
koo-PEH-ndah
How to say it
Swahilikupendakoo-PEH-ndah
Englishto love; to like
Frenchaimer
Meaning
To feel love for someone, or to like something or enjoy doing it; followed by a noun or a ku verb.
Good to know
Ninakupenda, I love you; anapenda kusoma, she likes to read. Ningependa means I would like. Upendo and mapenzi are love; mpenzi is a loved one.
Examples
- Ninapenda muziki wa taarab.I love taarab music.
- Watoto wanapenda kucheza nje.Children like playing outside.
- Ningependa kikombe cha kahawa, tafadhali.I would like a cup of coffee, please.
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