furika

How to say it

Meaning

to overflow or flood, rising up beyond normal limits.

Good to know

rise/swell up; effervesce; fig. become excited, be furious, rage

Examples

• Mto ulifurika baada ya mvua kubwa.The river overflowed after heavy rain.
• Je, bwawa hili linaweza kufurika?Can this dam overflow?
• Hawakutarajia maji kufurika hadi barabarani.They did not expect the water to flood as far as the road.
• Kikombe kilifurika kwa chai.The cup overflowed with tea.

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