kuamkia
koo-ah-MKEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuamkiakoo-ah-MKEE-ah
Meaning
To greet someone, especially in the morning or an older person, with a respectful greeting such as shikamoo; in news, usiku wa kuamkia leo means during the night leading into today.
Good to know
The applicative of kuamka, to wake up. Kuamkia wazee is to greet the elders; usiku wa kuamkia jana means in the night before yesterday morning. Maamkizi are greetings.
Examples
- Watoto walimwamkia bibi kwa kusema shikamoo.The children greeted grandmother by saying shikamoo.
- Ajali hiyo ilitokea usiku wa kuamkia leo.The accident happened during the night leading into today.
- Ni desturi kuwaamkia wazee asubuhi.It is the custom to greet the elders in the morning.
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