Jifunze Kiswahili

Meaning of “juu kiasi” In Swahili, “juu” means up, above, on top, over.”kiasi” means a measure, amount, extent, or to some degree.When combined as “juu kiasi”, it often means:somewhat high / a bit high slightly above / moderately elevated to some extent high

In English, it translates depending on context as “a little high,” “somewhat high,” “moderately above,” or “to some degree.” Origin Both words are of Bantu origin, from core Swahili vocabulary.”Juu” is Proto-Bantu in origin (-juba root, meaning “up, above”).”Kiasi” comes from the Arabic word “qiyās” (قياس), meaning measurement, comparison, amount. Swahili adopted many Arabic terms due to centuries of contact along the East African coast.So “juu kiasi” literally = “up/above (to) an amount/extent.”

How to Use in Contexta) Describing physical positionMtungi upo juu kiasi cha mita mbili.→ The pot is a little high, about two meters up.b) Describing prices Bei ya sukari ipo juu kiasi→ The price of sugar is a bit high.c) Describing quantity or levelKiwango cha joto kiko juu kiasi.→ The temperature is somewhat high.d) Expressing moderation Alikasirika juu kiasi.→ He got a little angry (but not too much).

Summary:

“Juu kiasi” = “a little high / somewhat above / moderately.”

It combines the Bantu word juu (up/above) and Arabic loan kiasi (measure/extent). It’s used for physical positions, prices, emotions, or levels.

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