Swahili · Adjectives
-kubwa
Big
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great size; agrees with noun class — mkubwa, kikubwa.
Example
Wanaishi katika nyumba kubwa.
They live in a big house.
Etymology
'Kubwa' translates to 'big' and is rooted in the Bantu lexicon, where it describes size and importance.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kubwa' is commonly found in both spoken and written Swahili, used in various contexts, from informal conversations to formal reports and descriptions.