kubobea
koo-boh-BEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikubobeakoo-boh-BEH-ah
Englishto become expert, to specialize
Frenchse spécialiser, devenir expert
Meaning
To gain deep knowledge and skill in one field through long study and practice.
Good to know
The field follows katika or kwenye: kubobea katika upasuaji, to specialize in surgery. Aliyebobea means an expert, and mbobezi is a specialist.
Examples
- Daktari huyu amebobea katika magonjwa ya watoto.This doctor has specialized in children's diseases.
- Anataka kubobea katika uandishi wa habari za uchumi.She wants to become an expert in economic journalism.
- Tunahitaji walimu waliobobea katika hisabati.We need teachers who are expert in mathematics.
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