Swahili · Common Verbs
kuwa
To be
Beginnerverb
Definition
To exist or to have a certain quality.
Example
Nataka kuwa mwalimu.
I want to be a teacher.
Etymology
'Kuwa' is a Swahili verb meaning 'to be' that has roots in Bantu languages, indicative of the language's indigenous structure and grammatical system.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kuwa' is widely used across all registers in both spoken and written forms, functioning in everyday conversation and formal discourse alike.