kukamatwa
koo-kah-MAH-twah
How to say it
Swahilikukamatwakoo-kah-MAH-twah
Englishto be arrested, to be caught; arrest
Frenchêtre arrêté, être attrapé ; arrestation
to be arrested, to be caught; arrest
Form of kukamata (to catch, seize; to arrest)
passive of kukamata, to catch or arrest
Examples
- Mwizi huyo alikamatwa jana usiku sokoni.The thief was arrested last night at the market.
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