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kuzaliwa

koo-zah-LEE-wah

How to say it

Swahilikuzaliwakoo-zah-LEE-wah
Englishto be born
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Meaning

To come into the world at birth; the passive of kuzaa, to give birth.

Good to know

Alizaliwa means he or she was born: alizaliwa mwaka 1990 mjini Mwanza. Siku ya kuzaliwa is a birthday; mahali pa kuzaliwa is the place of birth.

Examples

  • Nilizaliwa katika kijiji kidogo karibu na Moshi.I was born in a small village near Moshi.
  • Mtoto wao alizaliwa jana usiku.Their baby was born last night.
  • Leo ni siku yangu ya kuzaliwa.Today is my birthday.

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Forms

zaliwa

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