kwa kutumia
KWAH koo-too-MEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikwa kutumiaKWAH koo-too-MEE-ah
Englishusing, by means of
Frenchà l'aide de, au moyen de
Meaning
Says what tool, method or means is used to do something.
Good to know
A fixed phrase, kwa (by) with kutumia (to use), followed by the tool: kwa kutumia simu, using a phone. Kwa njia ya is close in meaning, and kwa alone can also mean with (kwa kisu, with a knife).
Examples
- Alilipa bili kwa kutumia simu yake.She paid the bill using her phone.
- Tunapika kwa kutumia gesi siku hizi.We cook with gas these days.
- Walivuka mto kwa kutumia mtumbwi.They crossed the river by canoe.
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