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Kuwaza

koo-WAH-zah /ku.ˈwɑ.zɑ/

"Kuwaza" is Sheng for to think (also: to wonder).

Meaning

  1. verb to think, to wonder. To think something over, or to imagine. Heavier than the neutral 'kufikiri' — kuwaza suggests real mental effort or worry.

Examples

  • Ninawaza kuhusu kazi hiyo. I'm thinking about that job.
  • Usiwaze nyingi, fanya tu. Don't overthink it, just do it.

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Where it comes from

Swahili 'kuwaza' (to think).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Kuwaza

What does Kuwaza mean in Sheng?

"Kuwaza" is Sheng for to think (also: to wonder). To think something over, or to imagine. Heavier than the neutral 'kufikiri' — kuwaza suggests real mental effort or worry.

How do you use Kuwaza in a sentence?

"Ninawaza kuhusu kazi hiyo." means "I'm thinking about that job."

How do you pronounce Kuwaza?

Say it koo-WAH-zah (/ku.ˈwɑ.zɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Kuwaza come from?

Swahili 'kuwaza' (to think).

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