kukatisha

How to say it

Meaning

To stop something before its end, such as studies, a speech or a journey, or to cross through a place by a shorter way.

Good to know

Kukatisha masomo is to drop out of or cut short schooling, and kukatisha tamaa means to discourage or be disappointing. Kukatisha tiketi is to buy or issue a ticket.

Examples

• Wasichana wengi hukatisha masomo kwa sababu ya umaskini.Many girls cut short their schooling because of poverty.
• Matokeo haya yanakatisha tamaa sana.These results are very disappointing.
• Tulikatisha shambani ili tufike haraka.We cut across the field so as to arrive quickly.