kujipaka
koo-jee-PAH-kah
How to say it
Swahilikujipakakoo-jee-PAH-kah
Frenchs'enduire, se mettre (de la crème)
Meaning
To spread a cream, oil, powder or other substance over one's own skin or hair, for care, beauty or protection.
Good to know
Reflexive of kupaka, to smear or paint: ji means oneself. The substance follows: kujipaka mafuta, to put on lotion; kujipaka rangi, to put on makeup or paint oneself.
Examples
- Kabla ya kutoka, alijipaka mafuta ya kuzuia jua.Before going out, she put on sunscreen.
- Watoto wanapaswa kujipaka mafuta baada ya kuoga.Children should put on lotion after bathing.
- Mashabiki walijipaka rangi usoni kabla ya mechi.The fans painted their faces before the match.
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