kuunda
koo-OO-ndah
How to say it
Swahilikuundakoo-OO-ndah
Englishto form, to create; to assemble
Frenchformer, créer; assembler
Meaning
To bring something into being by putting parts or people together, such as a government, a committee or a machine.
Good to know
It takes what is formed as object: kuunda serikali, to form a government; kuunda kamati, to set up a committee. Muundo, structure, comes from it.
Examples
- Rais ataunda baraza jipya la mawaziri.The president will form a new cabinet.
- Wanafunzi waliunda kikundi cha kujisomea.The students formed a study group.
- Kiwanda hiki kinaunda magari madogo.This factory assembles small cars.
Forms
kuundwa (passive of kuunda, to form or build)
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