kutaka
koo-TAH-kah
How to say it
Swahilikutakakoo-TAH-kah
Englishto want
Frenchvouloir
Meaning
To wish to have or to do something; followed by a noun or by another verb in its ku form.
Good to know
Ninataka chai, I want tea; anataka kulala, she wants to sleep. To want someone to do something, use the subjunctive: nataka uje, I want you to come.
Examples
- Ninataka kikombe cha chai, tafadhali.I want a cup of tea, please.
- Watoto wanataka kucheza nje.The children want to play outside.
- Unataka kwenda wapi leo jioni?Where do you want to go this evening?
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