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kuachia

koo-ah-CHEE-ah

How to say it

Swahilikuachiakoo-ah-CHEE-ahsoon
Englishto release; to let go of; to leave tosoon
Frenchsortir (un disque), lâcher ; laisser àsoon

Meaning

To let go of something or someone, to leave something to another person, or to put out a new song, film or album.

Good to know

Applied form of kuacha, to leave. Kuachia wimbo means to release a song, kuachia shuti to let fly a shot, and kumwachia mtu kazi to leave a job to someone.

Examples

  • Msanii huyo ameachia wimbo mpya leo.The artist has released a new song today.
  • Mshambuliaji aliachia shuti kali kutoka mbali.The striker let fly a powerful shot from distance.
  • Mzee aliwaachia watoto wake shamba lake.The old man left his farm to his children.

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