Swahili · Common Verbs
kuona
To see
Beginnerverb
Definition
To notice something with your eyes.
Example
Ninaona bahari kutoka dirishani.
I can see the sea from the window.
Etymology
'Kuona' comes from the Proto-Bantu root *-ona, which means 'to see' and emphasizes sensory experience, prevalent in many Bantu languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kuona' is used across informal and formal registers, suitable for both everyday conversations and written literature, including descriptions and narratives.