Swahili · Common Verbs
kusikia
To hear
Beginnerverb
Definition
To notice sounds with your ears.
Example
Unasikia muziki ule?
Do you hear that music?
Etymology
'Kusikia' derives from the Bantu *-sikia, closely related to hearing or perceiving sound, and is integral in many cultural oral traditions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kusikia' is typically used in spoken contexts, but can also appear in literary forms. It is common in both formal and informal settings.