Swahili · Common Verbs
kusoma
To read; to study
Beginnerverb
Definition
To look at words and understand them; also to study.
Example
Ninasoma gazeti kila asubuhi.
I read the newspaper every morning.
Etymology
'Kusoma' comes from the Bantu root *-soma, which signifies reading or studying, reflecting the value placed on literacy and knowledge in society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kusoma' is utilized in educational settings and everyday discussions about reading, with both informal and formal usage across all regions of Swahili speakers.