kuadhibu
koo-ah-DHEE-boo
How to say it
Swahilikuadhibukoo-ah-DHEE-boosoon
Englishto punish
Frenchpunirsoon
Meaning
To make someone suffer a penalty, such as a fine, prison or a beating, because they did something wrong.
Good to know
It takes an object: kuadhibu mtoto, kuadhibu wahalifu. The passive is kuadhibiwa and the noun adhabu, punishment.
Examples
- Walimu hawaruhusiwi kuwaadhibu wanafunzi kwa fimbo.Teachers are not allowed to punish pupils with a cane.
- Serikali itawaadhibu wanaochafua mazingira.The government will punish those who pollute the environment.
- Mahakama iliwaadhibu wezi hao kwa faini.The court punished those thieves with a fine.
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