kuchimbia
koo-chee-MBEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuchimbiakoo-chee-MBEE-ah
Englishto dig for, to dig with; to bury
Frenchcreuser pour ; enterrer
Meaning
To dig for someone or for a purpose, or with a particular tool; also to put something in a hole in the ground and cover it.
Good to know
The applicative of kuchimba, to dig: aliwachimbia kisima, he dug them a well. Jembe la kuchimbia is a hoe for digging.
Examples
- Serikali iliwachimbia wanakijiji kisima kipya.The government dug the villagers a new well.
- Hili ni jembe la kuchimbia viazi.This is a hoe for digging potatoes.
- Mbwa alichimbia mfupa wake chini ya mti.The dog buried its bone under a tree.
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