kukata
koo-KAH-tah
How to say it
Swahilikukatakoo-KAH-tah
Englishto cut
Frenchcouper
Meaning
To divide or remove something with a knife or another sharp tool; also to cut off, to reduce, or to buy a ticket.
Good to know
Kukata nyama, to cut meat; kukata tiketi, to buy a ticket; kukata tamaa, to give up hope; kukata simu, to hang up the phone.
Examples
- Mama anakata vitunguu jikoni.Mother is cutting onions in the kitchen.
- Nilikata tiketi ya basi jana.I bought a bus ticket yesterday.
- Tulianza kukata miti ya zamani.We started cutting down the old trees.
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