Swahili Word of the Day
soma
/SO-ma/ • verb — 18th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to read; to study
Examples
- Ninasoma kitabu.
(I am reading a book.) - Soma ukurasa huu kwa makini.
(Read this page carefully.) - Wanafunzi wanasoma kwa ajili ya mtihani.
(The students are studying for the exam.)
Synonyms
- jifunza
- pitia
Soma is used both for 'reading' printed text and for 'studying' in a broader sense. Common forms include ninasoma (I am reading/studying), alisoma (he/she read/studied), and the imperative 'Soma!' meaning 'Read!'. Use 'jifunza' when you want to emphasize learning rather than just reading, and 'pitia' to mean 'go through' or 'review'.
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