inika

How to say it

Meaning

to bend down or lower, especially the head, whether in shame, humility, or to pull something down.

Good to know

bend, bend down; lower the head (from shame); lower, pull down. inika tawi. pull down a branch; overturn, lay on one side; fig. humble/abase oneself

Examples

• Aliinika kichwa kwa aibu.He lowered his head in shame.
• Msichana aliinika tawi ili kuchuma tunda.The girl pulled down the branch to pick the fruit.
• Usiinike kichwa mbele ya adui.Don't bow your head before your enemy.
• Wangeinika hema kabla ya dhoruba kuja.They would lower the tent before the storm arrived.