Uliza
oo-LEE-zah /u.ˈli.zɑ/
"Uliza" is Sheng for to ask.
Meaning
- verb to ask. To ask a question or to request something. 'Niliuliza lakini hakujibu' — I asked but he didn't answer.
Examples
- Niliza mwalimu kuhusu mtihani. Ask the teacher about the exam.
- Aliuliza bei kabla ya kununua. He asked the price before buying.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kuuliza' (to ask).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Uliza
What does Uliza mean in Sheng?
"Uliza" is Sheng for to ask. To ask a question or to request something. 'Niliuliza lakini hakujibu' — I asked but he didn't answer.
How do you use Uliza in a sentence?
"Niliza mwalimu kuhusu mtihani." means "Ask the teacher about the exam."
How do you pronounce Uliza?
Say it oo-LEE-zah (/u.ˈli.zɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Uliza come from?
Swahili 'kuuliza' (to ask).
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