joshi

How to say it

Meaning

to knock, especially on a door.

Good to know

usually appears in the phrase joshi mlango, to knock at a door.

Examples

• Alijoshi mlango kabla ya kuingia.He knocked at the door before entering.
• Je, ulisikia mtu akijoshi usiku wa jana?Did you hear someone knocking last night?
• Mgeni alijoshi mara tatu bila jibu.The visitor knocked three times without an answer.
• Usijoshi kwa nguvu, utaamsha watoto.Don't knock hard, you'll wake the children.

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