Taka meaning | Swahili Word

Noun

Plural: Word Group: I-Zi

1

refuse, dirt

Example:

Matumbo ya nguruwe hayaliwi kwani ni taka

Pigs intestines are never consumed because they are unclean

Synonyms:

uchafu kachara

2

rubbish,trash,garbage

Example:

Ni hatia kuchoma taka eneo hili

It is illegal to burn refuse in this area

Synonyms:

takataka makorokoro uchafu ukoo

Verb

1

want, need

Example:

Ninataka kikombe cha kahawa

I want a cup of coffee

Synonyms:

tamani hitaji

Idiom

taka shufaa (want forgiveness)

ask for forgiveness

2

on the verge of

Example:

Madaktari wanataka kugoma

Doctors are about to have a strike