chomo

How to say it

Meaning

to blow, as the wind does; can also mean to cut, stab, or prick, depending on context.

Good to know

This word is used in various contexts involving sharp actions.

Examples

• Chomo tunda hilo ili liwe tayari.Cut that fruit to make it ready.
• Ali chomo kidole chake kwa bahati mbaya.He pricked his finger accidentally.
• Upepo ulichomo kwa nguvu usiku ule.The wind blew hard that night.
• Je, upepo unachomo kutoka wapi?Which direction is the wind blowing from?

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