kuhujumu
koo-hoo-JOO-moo
How to say it
Swahilikuhujumukoo-hoo-JOO-moo
Englishto sabotage, to undermine
Frenchsaboter, miner
Meaning
To damage or work against something on purpose, secretly, such as a project, the economy, equipment or a plan.
Good to know
It takes an object: kuhujumu uchumi, to sabotage the economy. Hujuma is an act of sabotage and uhujumu sabotage in general.
Examples
- Watu wasiojulikana walihujumu mabomba ya maji.Unknown people sabotaged the water pipes.
- Anatuhumiwa kuhujumu mradi wa serikali.He is accused of sabotaging the government project.
- Tusikubali mtu yeyote kuhujumu amani yetu.Let us not allow anyone to undermine our peace.
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