kukomesha
koo-koh-MEH-shah
How to say it
Swahilikukomeshakoo-koh-MEH-shahsoon
Englishto put an end to, to stopsoon
Frenchmettre fin à, faire cessersoon
Meaning
To make something bad stop completely, such as violence, a habit, corruption or the spread of a disease.
Good to know
Causative of kukoma, to stop; the thing ended is the object: kukomesha rushwa, to stamp out corruption. Kukomesha kabisa means to end once and for all.
Examples
- Serikali imeahidi kukomesha rushwa katika ofisi zake.The government has promised to put an end to corruption in its offices.
- Wazazi walikutana kujadili jinsi ya kukomesha utoro shuleni.Parents met to discuss how to stop truancy at school.
- Polisi walikomesha vurugu hizo haraka.The police quickly put a stop to the unrest.
Forms
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