Jifunze Kiswahili

DAR ES SALAAM; The word “jua” is a Swahili word with several meanings depending on context.

Meaning Jua (noun): Sun ,Example: Jua linawaka leo. → The sun is shining today. Jua (verb): To know / to be aware. Example: Najua majibu ya swali hilo. → I know the answer to that question.

Origin The word “jua” comes from Proto-Bantu origins, as many Swahili words do. It is shared in many Bantu languages with similar forms (e.g., luzuba in some Bantu dialects for “sun”). Swahili, being a Bantu language influenced by Arabic, retained this root.

How to Use in Sentences As a noun (sun): Watoto wanacheza chini ya jua. → The children are playing under the sun. Jua limechomoza. → The sun has risen. As a verb (to know):Unajua mahali alipo? → Do you know where he is?Najua kusoma na kuandika. → I know how to read and write.

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