kurejelea

How to say it

Meaning

To mention or point back to something already said or known; in Kenyan use also to go back to an activity or state, such as normal life or work.

Good to know

Takes its object directly: akirejelea hotuba ya rais, referring to the president's speech. Kurejelea hali ya kawaida means to return to normal, mostly in Kenya.

Examples

• Katika barua yake alirejelea mkataba wa mwaka jana.In his letter he referred to last year's contract.
• Wanafunzi watarejelea masomo baada ya likizo.The students will resume classes after the holiday.
• Mwandishi alirejelea kitabu cha zamani katika makala yake.The writer referred to an old book in his article.