Topic: Swahili

"Esther huishi Dodoma"

Translation:Esther lives in Dodoma

July 8, 2017

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According to Wikamusi, kuishi is "to have a life" (kuwa na uhai):

ishi

1) kuwa na uhai

Kiingereza: live

From Wikamusi

Other translations:

-ishi

dwell, exist, last, live, remain, stay

From Glosbe

July 8, 2017
https://www.duolingo.com/BashC

    It would be more common in Tanzania to say 'Esther anaisha dodoma'

    July 2, 2018
    https://www.duolingo.com/PetterNord

      Thanks, I wondered about this. When both are logical, it's difficult to guess what is actually most used.

      August 20, 2018
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