uwezo
oo-WEH-zoh
How to say it
Swahiliuwezooo-WEH-zoh
Englishability, capacity; power, means
Frenchcapacité; pouvoir, moyens
Meaning
The power or skill to do something, or the money and means to afford it.
Good to know
No plural (u class). Kuwa na uwezo wa is to be able to; kwa uwezo wa Mungu, by God's power. Uwezo mdogo is limited means.
Examples
- Ana uwezo mkubwa wa kuimba.She has a great ability to sing.
- Sina uwezo wa kununua gari.I cannot afford to buy a car.
- Mzee huyu hana uwezo wa kutembea mbali.This old man is not able to walk far.
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