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Kusoma

koo-SOH-mah /ku.ˈsɔ.mɑ/

"Kusoma" is Sheng for to study (also: to read).

Meaning

  1. verb to study, to read. To read or to study. Also used for attending school at all: 'anasoma' can simply mean he is a student.

Examples

  • Ninasoma kitabu cha historia. I'm reading a history book.
  • Yeye anasoma chuo kikuu. She studies at university.
See Kusoma used in other entries
  • Kitabu hiki ni kizuri kusoma.This book is good to read.From Kitabu

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Where it comes from

Arabic 'sama'a'/Swahili 'kusoma' (to read).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Kusoma

What does Kusoma mean in Sheng?

"Kusoma" is Sheng for to study (also: to read). To read or to study. Also used for attending school at all: 'anasoma' can simply mean he is a student.

How do you use Kusoma in a sentence?

"Ninasoma kitabu cha historia." means "I'm reading a history book."

How do you pronounce Kusoma?

Say it koo-SOH-mah (/ku.ˈsɔ.mɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Kusoma come from?

Arabic 'sama'a'/Swahili 'kusoma' (to read).

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