kugawia
koo-gah-WEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikugawiakoo-gah-WEE-ahsoon
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Meaning
To hand out or share things among people, giving each a portion, such as food, aid or money.
Good to know
Applicative of kugawa, to divide, and takes the receivers as object: kuwagawia wagonjwa misaada, to give aid to the sick. The passive kugawiwa is to be given a share.
Examples
- Mkuu wa wilaya aliwagawia wazee blanketi.The district commissioner gave blankets to the elderly.
- Mama aliwagawia watoto wote chakula.Mother shared out the food among all the children.
- Kampuni itawagawia wanahisa faida mwezi ujao.The company will distribute profits to shareholders next month.
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