Swahili · Common Verbs

kufanya

To do; to make

Beginnerverb

Definition

To perform an action or create something.

Example

Unafanya nini wikendi hii?

What are you doing this weekend?

Etymology

'Kufanya' comes from the Proto-Bantu root *-fanya, meaning 'to do' or 'to make', indicative of action and creation in many Bantu languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kufanya' is utilized in various contexts, from formal to informal, and is frequently found in both spoken and written forms, often referring to tasks or activities.

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