indimi

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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