kuchapa
koo-CHAH-pah
How to say it
Swahilikuchapakoo-CHAH-pahsoon
Frenchimprimer ; battre, fouettersoon
Meaning
To print words or pictures on paper; in everyday speech also to beat someone, and in kuchapa kazi, to work hard.
Good to know
Kuchapa kitabu is to print a book, and kuchapisha is to publish. Kuchapa viboko is to cane, and kuchapa kazi is to work hard, a common slogan.
Examples
- Duka hili linachapa kadi za harusi.This shop prints wedding cards.
- Tuendelee kuchapa kazi kwa bidii.Let's keep working hard.
- Zamani walimu waliwachapa wanafunzi viboko.In the past teachers used to cane pupils.
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