kuchangamkia
koo-chah-ngah-MKEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuchangamkiakoo-chah-ngah-MKEE-ah
Frenchsaisir, profiter de (une occasion)
Meaning
To take up something eagerly and quickly, especially an opportunity such as a loan, a market or a job, before it passes.
Good to know
It is used almost always with fursa, opportunity: kuchangamkia fursa. It comes from kuchangamka, to be lively or cheerful.
Examples
- Vijana wanapaswa kuchangamkia fursa za mikopo.Young people should seize the loan opportunities.
- Wakulima wamechangamkia soko jipya la parachichi.The farmers have jumped at the new avocado market.
- Changamkia nafasi hii kabla haijapita.Grab this chance before it passes.
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