kuweka
koo-WEH-kah
How to say it
Swahilikuwekakoo-WEH-kahsoon
Englishto put, to place; to keep, to savesoon
Frenchmettre, poser ; gardersoon
Meaning
To put something in a place or a position; also to keep or save something, such as money, for later.
Good to know
Kuweka mezani is to put on the table; kuweka akiba is to save money; kuweka miadi to make an appointment. The passive is kuwekwa.
Examples
- Weka vitabu vyako juu ya meza.Put your books on the table.
- Ninaweka akiba kidogo kila mwezi.I save a little money every month.
- Alisahau mahali alipoweka funguo zake.She forgot where she had put her keys.
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Forms
kumweka, kuwaweka (kuweka, to put, with wa (them, people)), weka, wekwa
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