amakofe

How to say it

Meaning

hard blows struck with the hand or fist; punches.

Good to know

plural of ikofe (ama- class); the singular is in the i- class.

Examples

• Amakofe yaciye umukinnyi intege mu marushanwa.Punches wore the fighter down during the match.
• Ese amakofe akinira mu marushanwa yemewe n'amategeko?Are punches thrown in the matches allowed by the rules?
• Umutoji ntiyemerera amakofe yerekeza ku mutwe.The coach does not allow punches aimed at the head.
• Abarwanyi bazookwerekana amakofe akomeye mu marushanwa aza.The fighters will show powerful punches in the upcoming matches.