kuchukua nafasi
koo-choo-KOO-ah nah-FAH-see
How to say it
Swahilikuchukua nafasikoo-choo-KOO-ah nah-FAH-seesoon
Englishto replace, to take the place ofsoon
Frenchremplacer, prendre la place desoon
Meaning
To come in instead of someone or something else, as a new coach replaces the old one or a substitute replaces a player on the field.
Good to know
The person replaced follows ya: kuchukua nafasi ya kocha. Mostly used in sport and politics; kumrithi is the word for succeeding by inheritance.
Examples
- Waziri mpya atachukua nafasi ya aliyejiuzulu.The new minister will replace the one who resigned.
- Mchezaji huyo aliingia kuchukua nafasi ya nahodha.That player came on to replace the captain.
- Simu zimechukua nafasi ya barua siku hizi.Phones have taken the place of letters these days.
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