kugubika

How to say it

Meaning

To cover something completely so that it is hidden, like clouds over a mountain or darkness over a town. In news it is used for an issue or mood that hangs over and dominates an event.

Good to know

The passive kugubikwa is common: mji uligubikwa na giza, the town was covered in darkness; mkutano uligubikwa na mvutano, the meeting was overshadowed by tension.

Examples

• Mawingu mazito yaligubika kilele cha mlima asubuhi.Heavy clouds covered the mountain peak in the morning.
• Huzuni iligubika kijiji kizima baada ya ajali.Grief hung over the whole village after the accident.
• Sherehe ziligubikwa na mvua kubwa iliyonyesha mchana.The celebrations were overshadowed by heavy rain in the afternoon.