1. "To be born": This is the most common meaning. It refers to the act of giving birth or being born.
2. "To come out": This meaning is related to the first one, as it refers to the act of coming out of something, like a womb during childbirth.
3. "To emerge": This meaning extends the idea of coming out to include other situations where something appears or becomes visible.
4. "To become": This meaning refers to a transformation or change in state.
Examples:
* "Mwana wa thiya" - "A child who is born"
* "Thia ni ng'ombe" - "This is a cow" (referring to a new calf born)
* "Thia na uru" - "Come out and see"
* "Thia na mwendo" - "Get going" (literally, "emerge with speed")
Note: The exact meaning of "thiya" will depend on the context of the sentence and the words surrounding it.