kuvaa
koo-VAH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuvaakoo-VAH-ah
Englishto wear, to put on (clothes)
Frenchporter ; mettre (un vêtement)
Meaning
To put clothes, shoes or jewelry on the body, or to have them on.
Good to know
Kuvaa nguo, to get dressed; kuvaa viatu, to put on shoes. The opposite is kuvua, to take off; mavazi are clothes.
Examples
- Amevaa gauni jekundu leo.She is wearing a red dress today.
- Watoto wanavaa sare za shule.The children wear school uniforms.
- Usisahau kuvaa koti, kuna baridi.Do not forget to put on a coat, it is cold.
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Forms
kuvaliwa (passive of kuvaa, to wear: to be worn)
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