bekua

How to say it

Meaning

to keep off or divert something; in sports, to receive and return a ball; also, to take something by force.

Good to know

keep off, divert. bekua mpira. (receive and) return a ball, lazima ubekue mbu. Mosquitos must be kept off; treat with contempt; take by force. belaghami, belghami, belghamu; mucus, saliva, phlegm; med. discharge, excretion

Examples

• Lazima ubekue mbu.You must keep the mosquitoes off.
• Mchezaji alibekua mpira kwa ustadi.The player returned the ball skillfully.
• Wezi walibekua mali ya wafanyabiashara.The thieves took the traders' goods by force.
• Alibekua shambulio hilo kwa haraka.He warded off that attack quickly.