kubadilishana
koo-bah-dee-lee-SHAH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikubadilishanakoo-bah-dee-lee-SHAH-nah
Englishto exchange, to swap
Frenchéchanger
Meaning
To give something to someone and receive something from them in return, such as ideas, gifts, prisoners or players.
Good to know
Reciprocal of kubadilisha, to change; the thing exchanged is the object: kubadilishana mawazo, to exchange ideas; kubadilishana zawadi, to exchange gifts.
Examples
- Marafiki walibadilishana zawadi siku ya Krismasi.The friends exchanged gifts on Christmas Day.
- Tulibadilishana namba za simu baada ya mkutano.We swapped phone numbers after the meeting.
- Wakulima walikutana kubadilishana uzoefu wa kilimo.The farmers met to exchange farming experience.
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