English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

of in Swahili

of in Swahili is -a — of means used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.

of in Swahili

-a
prep
containing, comprising or made from
-a
prep
possessive genitive: belonging to

What does "of" mean?

  1. prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
    "The cover of the book was torn."
  2. prep Used to indicate what something is made from or consists of.
    "The bridge was built of stone."
  3. prep Used to indicate the source, cause, or origin of something.
    "He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes."
  4. prep Used to introduce the subject that something is about or concerns.
    "They spoke of old times."

of in a sentence

  • The cover of the book was torn.
  • She is a friend of mine.
  • The bridge was built of stone.
  • He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes.

Common Swahili translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "of" in Swahili?

"of" in Swahili is -a. of means: Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.

How do you use "of" in a sentence?

Example: "The cover of the book was torn." In Swahili, "of" is -a.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.