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kuchosha

koo-CHOH-shah

How to say it

Swahilikuchoshakoo-CHOH-shahsoon
Englishto tire, to wear out; to boresoon
Frenchfatiguer, épuiser; ennuyersoon

Meaning

To make someone tired, either through hard work and effort or by being dull and boring.

Good to know

Causative of kuchoka, to get tired: kazi hii inachosha, this work is tiring; hotuba ya kuchosha, a boring speech. The infinitive is kuchosha.

Examples

  • Safari ndefu ilituchosha sana.The long trip tired us out.
  • Kazi ya shambani inachosha lakini inalipa.Farm work is tiring but it pays.
  • Usimchoshe mtoto kwa maswali mengi.Do not wear the child out with too many questions.

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Forms

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