kwa

How to say it

Meaning

a preposition meaning 'to', 'at', 'for', 'by', or 'with', among other senses depending on context.

Good to know

One of the most common and flexible words in Swahili; also used to mean 'for the sake of' as in kwa minajili ya.

Examples

• Ninakwenda kwa daktari.I am going to the doctor.
• Alifanya hivyo kwa ajili yako.He did that for your sake.
• Tunasafiri kwa basi.We are traveling by bus.
• Je, barua hii ni kwa ajili ya nani?Who is this letter for?