kutakia
koo-tah-KEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikutakiakoo-tah-KEE-ah
Englishto wish (someone something)
Frenchsouhaiter (quelque chose à quelqu’un)
Meaning
To express the hope that something good will happen to someone, such as a safe journey, recovery or success.
Good to know
The person takes an object marker and the wish follows: kumtakia heri, to wish him well; nakutakia safari njema, I wish you a good journey.
Examples
- Nakutakia kila la heri katika mtihani wako.I wish you all the best in your exam.
- Tulimtakia mgonjwa apone haraka.We wished the patient a quick recovery.
- Rais aliwatakia wananchi sikukuu njema.The president wished the people a happy holiday.
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