indimi

Swahili

charuka

cha-RU-ka

How to say it

Swahilicharukacha-RU-kasoon
Englishto start oversoon
Frenchrecommencersoon

Meaning

to start something over again, or to try to match or outdo someone.

Good to know

begin something over again, start anew; emulate someone

Examples

  • Baada ya kushindwa, alicharuka kuandika insha yake.After failing, he started his essay over again.
  • Timu ilicharuka kucheza baada ya kupumzika.The team started playing again after resting.
  • Alicharuka kumfuata mshindani wake kimasomo.He made a fresh effort to catch up with his rival academically.
  • Mfanyabiashara alicharuka baada ya hasara ya mwaka jana.The businessman started over after last year's loss.

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