Swahili
dekua
deh-KOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilidekuadeh-KOO-ahsoon
Englishto knock downsoon
Frenchrenversersoon
Meaning
to bring something down or knock it over.
Good to know
This word is often used when talking about physically lowering or hitting something.
Examples
- Dekua mti huo kwa nguvu.Knock that tree down with force.
- Aliamua dekua kabati la zamani.He decided to bring down the old cabinet.
- Upepo mkali ulidekua mti ule.The strong wind knocked down that tree.
- Je, aliweza kudekua ukuta?Was he able to knock down the wall?
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