Swahili
toa
TO-a
How to say it
SwahilitoaTO-asoon
Englishto remove, givesoon
Frenchenlever, donnersoon
Meaning
to take out, remove, extract, or give something; a very common general verb.
Good to know
combines with many nouns for idioms, e.g. toa gerezani, release from prison, or toa maoni, give an opinion.
Examples
- Toa kitabu mfukoni mwako.Take the book out of your bag.
- Alimtoa gerezani baada ya miaka mitano.He was released from prison after five years.
- Nitatoa maoni yangu kesho.I will give my opinion tomorrow.
- Usitoe siri za familia.Don't reveal family secrets.
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