suala
soo-AH-lah
How to say it
Swahilisualasoo-AH-lah
Englishissue, matter, question
Frenchquestion, affaire, sujet
Meaning
A subject or problem that people discuss or must deal with.
Good to know
Plural masuala (ji and ma class): suala hili, masuala ya afya. Suala zima la means the whole question of.
Examples
- Suala la maji ni muhimu kwa kijiji.The question of water is important for the village.
- Tutazungumza suala hilo kesho.We will discuss that matter tomorrow.
- Mkutano ulijadili masuala mengi ya elimu.The meeting discussed many education issues.
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