kuchukua hatamu
koo-choo-KOO-ah hah-TAH-moo
How to say it
Swahilikuchukua hatamukoo-choo-KOO-ah hah-TAH-moosoon
Englishto take over, to take the reinssoon
Frenchprendre les rênes, prendre le pouvoirsoon
Meaning
To take control or leadership of a country, an organization or a task, often after someone else.
Good to know
Often followed by za uongozi or ya uongozi: kuchukua hatamu za uongozi, to take the reins of power. Kushika hatamu, to hold the reins, is close.
Examples
- Kocha mpya alichukua hatamu mwezi uliopita.The new coach took over last month.
- Vijana wako tayari kuchukua hatamu za chama.The young people are ready to take the reins of the party.
- Baada ya baba kustaafu, mwanawe alichukua hatamu za biashara.After the father retired, his son took over the business.
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