kwenda nyumbani
KWEH-ndah nyoo-MBAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilikwenda nyumbaniKWEH-ndah nyoo-MBAH-nee
Englishto go home
Frenchrentrer à la maison, rentrer chez soi
Meaning
To leave where one is and return to one’s house or home area, for example after work, school or a stay in hospital.
Good to know
Kwenda means to go and nyumbani at home, so no preposition is needed. To go back home after a long time away is kurudi nyumbani; kwenda nyumbani kwake is to go to his or her house.
Examples
- Baada ya kazi ninataka kwenda nyumbani kupumzika.After work I want to go home and rest.
- Daktari amemruhusu kwenda nyumbani leo.The doctor has allowed him to go home today.
- Wanafunzi wataruhusiwa kwenda nyumbani mwezi ujao.The students will be allowed to go home next month.
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