Swahili · Nature & Environment
jua
Sun
Beginnernoun
Definition
The star that gives Earth light and warmth; also the verb to know.
Example
Jua ni kali leo.
The sun is strong today.
Etymology
'Jua' originates from the Proto-Bantu root and signifies the sun, maintaining its importance in cultural and environmental contexts across many Bantu languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jua' is commonly used in informal settings and is prominent in spoken Swahili, referring to not only the sun but also metaphorically in discussions about brightness or warmth.