kukimbilia
koo-kee-mbee-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikukimbiliakoo-kee-mbee-LEE-ah
Englishto run to, to flee to; to rush into
Meaning
To run toward a place or a person, especially to escape danger; also to rush into something without taking time to think.
Good to know
Applicative of kukimbia, to run: the place or goal follows directly, as in kukimbilia msituni, to flee into the forest. Kukimbilia uhamishoni is to flee into exile.
Examples
- Watoto walikimbilia nyumbani mvua ilipoanza.The children ran home when the rain started.
- Wakimbizi wengi walikimbilia nchi jirani wakati wa vita.Many refugees fled to neighboring countries during the war.
- Usikimbilie kununua gari kabla ya kupanga bajeti.Do not rush into buying a car before you make a budget.
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