kuuliza
koo-oo-LEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikuulizakoo-oo-LEE-zah
Englishto ask
Frenchdemander
Meaning
To put a question to someone or to request information.
Good to know
The person asked is marked in the verb: alimuuliza, she asked him. Kuuliza swali, to ask a question; kuuliza njia, to ask the way. Do not confuse it with kuuza, to sell.
Examples
- Naomba kuuliza swali moja.May I ask one question?
- Alimuuliza mwalimu maana ya neno hilo.She asked the teacher the meaning of that word.
- Tuliuliza njia ya kwenda hospitali.We asked the way to the hospital.
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