kukosea
koo-koh-SEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikukoseakoo-koh-SEH-ah
Englishto make a mistake, to err; to get wrong
Frenchse tromper, faire une erreur
Meaning
To do or say something wrong without meaning to, or to miss the right thing, such as the right road, answer or number.
Good to know
Takes an object for what one gets wrong: kukosea njia, to take the wrong road; kukosea hesabu, to miscount. Kosa is a mistake.
Examples
- Samahani, nimekosea namba ya simu.Sorry, I have dialed the wrong number.
- Kila binadamu anaweza kukosea.Every human being can make a mistake.
- Tulikosea njia tukafika usiku.We took the wrong road and arrived at night.
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