| Tathmini | • | evaluate |
| Tambulisha | • | identify |
| Kadiri (also used as "reckon") | • | calculate |
| Kuuliza (Same as to question) | • | query |
| Kujiuliza (question oneself if there is doubt), Kuuliza (to question) | • | question |
| Linganisha | • | compare |
| Fananisha | • | contrast |
| Panga na ainisha | • | sort and classify |
| Msururu or pangilio or ufuatano | • | sequence |
| Tamthili | • | make analogies |
| Pambanua | • | distinguish |
| Hakikisha | • | confirm |
| Maanisha (also used as "meaning") | • | infer |
| Kuunganisha (to combine i.e. ideas) | • | synthesize |
| Fupisha (make it short) | • | summarize |
