Swahili · Common Verbs
kuwa na
To have
Beginnerverb
Definition
To own or possess, literally to be with.
Example
Nina tikiti mbili za tamasha.
I have two tickets to the concert.
Etymology
'Kuwa na' translates to 'to have' in Swahili and highlights a core existential expression in the language, combining the roots of 'kuwa' with 'na', meaning 'with'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kuwa na' is employed in both formal and informal contexts and is prevalent in everyday conversation and written communications.