kuchukua nafasi ya
koo-choo-KOO-ah nah-FAH-see YAH
How to say it
Swahilikuchukua nafasi yakoo-choo-KOO-ah nah-FAH-see YAHsoon
Englishto replace, to take the place ofsoon
Frenchremplacer, prendre la place desoon
Meaning
To come in instead of someone or something, as a new coach replacing an old one or a substitute replacing a player.
Good to know
The person replaced follows ya: kuchukua nafasi ya kocha. With a possessive it becomes kuchukua nafasi yake, to take his place.
Examples
- Mchezaji mpya aliingia kuchukua nafasi ya nahodha.A new player came on to take the place of the captain.
- Nani atakuja kuchukua nafasi ya mkurugenzi anayestaafu?Who will come to replace the retiring director?
- Kompyuta haziwezi kuchukua nafasi ya walimu kabisa.Computers can never fully take the place of teachers.
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