swali

How to say it

Meaning

Something asked to get information or an answer, in speech, in class or in an exam; also an issue to be settled.

Good to know

Plural maswali, with ji/ma agreement: swali hili, maswali mengi. Kuuliza swali is to ask a question; kujibu swali is to answer it.

Examples

• Mwalimu aliuliza swali gumu darasani.The teacher asked a hard question in class.
• Maswali ya mtihani yalikuwa rahisi.The exam questions were easy.
• Hilo ni swali zuri sana.That is a very good question.

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Forms

maswali (plural of swali, question), siala