kuingia

Kuingia is the infinitive form of the Swahili verb ingia, meaning “to enter.” It is formed with the infinitive prefix ku- attached to the verb stem ingia. In Swahili, the infinitive guk uses non-finite form for describing actions in general, forming verb phrases with other verbs, or functioning as a noun.

As a noun, kuingia can refer to the act or process of entering. This nominal use allows speakers to discuss the concept of entering without tying it to a specific subject. For example, Kuingia ndani ya nyumba ni hatua ya kwanza katika mchakato wa usalama describes entering as a general action or step.

In sentence construction, kuingia appears in non-finite verb phrases, often after verbs that express desire, intention, or obligation. For instance: Ninataka kuingia ndani ya nyumba (I want to enter the house). Kuingia can also be used with directional or locational particles to specify where the entering takes place, such as kuingia ndani (to enter inside) or kuingia nje (to enter outside), depending on context.

Related forms include the imperative ingia, which gives a direct command or invitation meaning “enter.” The infinitive kuingia can be nominalized or paired with other words to express purpose or intention, helping to link actions in complex Swahili clauses.

Overall, kuingia is a common, versatile infinitive in Swahili, essential for expressing the act of entering in both everyday speech and formal writing.