Swahili · Common Verbs
kununua
To buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To get something by paying money.
Example
Ninanunua mboga sokoni.
I buy vegetables at the market.
Etymology
'Kununua' comes from the Bantu root *-nunua, meaning 'to buy', showing the commerce and trade aspects in Swahili culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kununua' is frequently utilized in everyday transactions, making it common in both formal and informal contexts related to shopping or commerce.