Swahili
taja
TA-ja
How to say it
SwahilitajaTA-jasoon
Englishto namesoon
Frenchnommersoon
Meaning
to name or mention someone or something explicitly.
Good to know
the phrase taja jina means to call someone by name.
Examples
- Mwalimu alitaja majina ya wanafunzi wote.The teacher called out the names of all the students.
- Usitaje jina lake mbele ya watu.Do not mention his name in front of people.
- Alitajwa kama mgombea mkuu.He was named as the leading candidate.
- Je, aliyataja mambo gani kwenye hotuba yake?What things did he mention in his speech?
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