kuvutia
koo-voo-TEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuvutiakoo-voo-TEE-ah
Englishto attract; to be attractive
Frenchattirer ; être attrayant
Meaning
To draw people, money or attention toward something because it is pleasing or interesting.
Good to know
The applicative of kuvuta, to pull. Wa kuvutia or ya kuvutia means attractive or pleasing (mandhari ya kuvutia, a lovely view), and kuvutiwa na is to be attracted by.
Examples
- Mji huu una mandhari ya kuvutia.This town has attractive scenery.
- Serikali inataka kuvutia wawekezaji zaidi.The government wants to attract more investors.
- Maua mekundu huweza kuvutia nyuki wengi.Red flowers can attract many bees.
Forms
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