Swahili · Adjectives

-kubwa

Big

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of great size; agrees with noun class — mkubwa, kikubwa.

Example

Wanaishi katika nyumba kubwa.

They live in a big house.

Etymology

'Kubwa' translates to 'big' and is rooted in the Bantu lexicon, where it describes size and importance.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kubwa' is commonly found in both spoken and written Swahili, used in various contexts, from informal conversations to formal reports and descriptions.

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