Swahili
chachawa
cha-CHA-wa
How to say it
Swahilichachawacha-CHA-wasoon
Englishto jumpsoon
Frenchsautersoon
Meaning
to jump or leap with delight; also, to make a strong effort to match or imitate someone.
Good to know
jump, leap; be delighted, enjoy oneself; emulate someone, make a strong effort
Examples
- Watoto walichachawa kwa furaha walipoona zawadi.The children jumped for joy when they saw the gift.
- Alichachawa kumfuata kaka yake kimasomo.He made a strong effort to keep up with his brother in his studies.
- Mbwa alichachawa juu chini akimngoja mmiliki wake.The dog jumped up and down waiting for its owner.
- Usichachawe hivyo, tulia kidogo.Don't jump around like that, calm down a bit.
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