indimi

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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