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kuachana na

koo-ah-CHAH-nah NAH

How to say it

Swahilikuachana nakoo-ah-CHAH-nah NAH
Englishto give up, to quit; to part with
Frenchrenoncer à, abandonner; se séparer de

Meaning

To stop doing, using or keeping something, or to end a relationship with someone.

Good to know

Kuachana, to separate, with na and the thing or person given up: kuachana na sigara, to quit smoking; kuachana na mpenzi, to break up with a partner.

Examples

  • Aliamua kuachana na pombe kwa ajili ya afya yake.He decided to give up alcohol for the sake of his health.
  • Timu imeachana na mchezaji huyo baada ya miaka mitatu.The team has parted with that player after three years.
  • Daktari alimshauri kuachana na vyakula vyenye mafuta mengi.The doctor advised him to give up very fatty foods.

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