Swahili · Common Verbs
kula
To eat
Beginnerverb
Definition
To put food in your mouth and swallow it.
Example
Unataka kula nini usiku huu?
What do you want to eat tonight?
Etymology
'Kula' is derived from the Proto-Bantu root *-kula, which refers to eating, and highlights the fundamental need for sustenance in human experience.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written forms, 'kula' is versatile enough for informal situations like meals at home and formal contexts such as culinary literature or nutrition education.