uwepo

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Meaning

The fact of being in a place or of existing at all.

Good to know

A noun of the u- class, from kuwepo, to be present. Uwepo wa followed by the thing: uwepo wa maji, the presence of water. It is common in the press; in careful writing people also say kuwepo kwa.

Examples

• Uwepo wa polisi uliwatuliza wananchi.The presence of the police calmed the public.
• Wanasayansi wamethibitisha uwepo wa maji chini ya ardhi.Scientists have confirmed the existence of underground water.
• Tunashukuru kwa uwepo wenu leo.We are thankful for your presence today.

Forms

uwapo