Swahili · Common Verbs
kwenda
To go
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move from one place to another.
Example
Ninakwenda sokoni Jumamosi.
I go to the market on Saturday.
Etymology
The word 'kwenda' comes from the Bantu root *-enda, which broadly relates to movement or going, indicative of a common action across languages in the Bantu family.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kwenda' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts across East Africa, with informal usage dominating everyday conversations, while formal contexts may include literature or educational materials.