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kucheza na

koo-CHEH-zah NAH

How to say it

Swahilikucheza nakoo-CHEH-zah NAHsoon
Englishto play with; to play againstsoon
Frenchjouer avec; jouer contresoon

Meaning

To play together with someone or with a toy or object; in sport it means to play a match against another team, and it can also mean to treat something lightly.

Good to know

Na introduces the partner, the object or the opponent: kucheza na watoto, kucheza na Simba. Usicheze na moto means do not play with fire, do not take risks.

Examples

  • Watoto wanapenda kucheza na mbwa wetu.The children love playing with our dog.
  • Kesho Yanga itacheza na Azam uwanjani Chamazi.Tomorrow Yanga will play against Azam at Chamazi stadium.
  • Si busara kucheza na afya yako.It is not wise to play with your health.

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