kichupa
kee-CHOO-pah
How to say it
Swahilikichupakee-CHOO-pah
Meaning
A little bottle or flask, for example of medicine or vaccine. In Tanzanian entertainment slang it is a new song or its music video.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural vichupa; the small form of chupa, bottle. Kichupa kipya in Bongo Flava news is a new music video.
Examples
- Nesi alichukua kichupa cha dawa kutoka kabatini.The nurse took a small bottle of medicine from the cupboard.
- Msanii huyo ameachia kichupa kipya leo.That artist has released a new music video today.
- Vichupa vya chanjo vinatakiwa kuwekwa mahali pa baridi.Vaccine vials must be kept in a cold place.
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