kuchezesha
koo-cheh-ZEH-shah
How to say it
Swahilikuchezeshakoo-cheh-ZEH-shahsoon
Meaning
To make someone play or move; in football, to officiate a match as referee, or of a coach, to put a player on the field.
Good to know
Causative of kucheza, to play. Mwamuzi atachezesha mechi, the referee will officiate the match; kuchezesha mchezaji is to field a player.
Examples
- Mwamuzi kutoka Kenya atachezesha fainali hiyo.A referee from Kenya will officiate that final.
- Kocha aliamua kuchezesha washambuliaji watatu.The coach decided to field three strikers.
- Mama anamchezesha mtoto ili asilie.Mother is playing with the baby so that he does not cry.
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