Swahili · Common Verbs
kutafuta
To look for
Beginnerverb
Definition
To try to find something.
Example
Ninatafuta funguo zangu.
I am looking for my keys.
Etymology
The term 'kutafuta' comes from the Bantu root 'tafuta', which means 'to seek' or 'to search'. The prefix 'ku-' indicates the infinitive form, common in Swahili verb conjugation.
How & Where It’s Used
Found commonly in both formal and informal settings, 'kutafuta' is primarily used in spoken contexts but also appears in written narratives and articles, particularly when discussing quests or searches.