Did you know how the morpheme “Kwa” is used in Swahili?

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Did you know how the morpheme “Kwa” is used in Swahili? - Printable Version

Did you know how the morpheme “Kwa” is used in Swahili? - Printable Version

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Did you know how the morpheme “Kwa” is used in Swahili? - MwlMaeda - 07-05-2021

1. To show reason
Mfano: Eg.
Aliadhibiwa kwa uzembe wake
He was punished for his laziness

2. To show means/mechanism/Tool.
Mfano: Eg -Alisafiri kwa gari
He travelled by car

3. To show places/direction.
Mfano: -Eg.
Baraka anaishi kwa kaka yake
Baraka lives to his brother

4. To show ratio
Mfano: – Eg.
Gawanya sita kwa mbili
Devide six by two
Wazee kwa vijana
Elders for youths

5. To indicate manner/adverbial
Mfano: Eg. -Anatembea kwa maringo.
He is walking majestically

By Mwl. Zacharia