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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