kuzungumzia
koo-zoo-ngoo-MZEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuzungumziakoo-zoo-ngoo-MZEE-ahsoon
Englishto talk about, to discusssoon
Frenchparler de, discuter desoon
Meaning
To speak about a particular subject, giving information or an opinion on it.
Good to know
Applied form of kuzungumza, to talk; the subject follows directly: kuzungumzia mechi, to talk about the match. Akizungumzia, speaking about, is common in the news.
Examples
- Hataki kuzungumzia maisha yake ya zamani.He does not want to talk about his past life.
- Tulizungumzia mipango ya harusi jana usiku.We talked about the wedding plans last night.
- Mkuu wa shule alizungumzia matokeo ya mitihani.The head teacher spoke about the exam results.
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Forms
kuzungumziwa (passive of kuzungumzia, to talk about)
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