nakupenda

Swahili

Etymology

Compound general-tense verb form made up of n- (1st person singular subject marker, with reduction) +‎ -a- (general tense) +‎ -ku- (2nd person singular object marker) +‎ penda (“to love”, plain form).

Pronunciation

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Verb

nakupenda

(formal, general aspect) I love you
(formal, general aspect) I like you

Related terms

ninakupenda