babaka

How to say it

Meaning

to argue or prove something convincingly; also, to struggle or fight.

Good to know

can describe a forceful verbal argument or a physical struggle, depending on context.

Examples

• Alibabaka hoja yake mahakamani.He argued his case forcefully in court.
• Je, unaweza kubabaka jambo hili?Can you prove this matter convincingly?
• Hawakubabaka vya kutosha.They did not argue convincingly enough.
• Atababaka kesho mbele ya jopo.He will argue his case tomorrow before the panel.