kuandama
koo-ah-NDAH-mah
How to say it
Swahilikuandamakoo-ah-NDAH-mah
Englishto follow, to pursue; to keep after
Frenchsuivre, poursuivre; harceler
Meaning
To go after someone or something persistently, whether to catch it, to press it or to criticize it again and again; also to come after in order.
Good to know
In sports news kuliandama lango means to keep attacking the goal. Mwezi umeandama means the new moon has appeared, which marks the start of a month in the Islamic calendar.
Examples
- Matatizo yameendelea kumwandama tangu apoteze kazi.Problems have kept following him since he lost his job.
- Wachezaji wetu waliandama lango la wapinzani dakika zote.Our players kept attacking the opponents’ goal the whole time.
- Waislamu wanasubiri mwezi uandame ili kuanza mfungo.Muslims are waiting for the new moon to appear to begin the fast.
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