kuachana
koo-ah-CHAH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikuachanakoo-ah-CHAH-nah
Englishto separate, to break up, to part ways
Frenchse séparer, rompre, se quitter
Meaning
Of two people or groups, to leave each other: a couple that breaks up, or a club and a player that end their contract.
Good to know
Reciprocal of kuacha, to leave; the other party follows na: kuachana na mpenzi, to break up with a partner. It is also used for giving up a habit (kuachana na pombe).
Examples
- Walifunga ndoa mwaka jana na sasa wameachana.They married last year and now they have separated.
- Klabu imeamua kuachana na kocha wake baada ya msimu mbaya.The club has decided to part ways with its coach after a bad season.
- Tuliachana kwenye kituo cha basi, kila mmoja akaenda kwake.We parted at the bus stop and each went home.
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