indimi

Swahili

koroweza

koh-roh-WEH-zah

How to say it

Swahilikorowezakoh-roh-WEH-zahsoon
Englishto confusesoon
Frenchconfondresoon

Meaning

to confuse, embarrass, or take someone aback.

Good to know

figuratively koroweza akili means to rack one's brains over something.

Examples

  • Swali lake lilinikoroweza kabisa.His question completely baffled me.
  • Alikoroweza kila mtu kwa jibu lake la ghafla.He took everyone aback with his sudden answer.
  • Je, umekoroweza akili kutafuta jibu?Have you racked your brains looking for the answer?
  • Msemaji alikoroweza hadhira kwa hoja ngumu.The speaker confused the audience with a difficult argument.

Not yet checked by a native speaker.

Open in the dictionary ›