kukosoa
koo-koh-SOH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikukosoakoo-koh-SOH-ah
Englishto criticize
Frenchcritiquer
Meaning
To point out faults or say what is wrong with a person, a work or a decision.
Good to know
Takes its object directly: kukosoa serikali, to criticize the government. Kukosolewa is to be criticized, ukosoaji is criticism, and mkosoaji is a critic.
Examples
- Wapinzani waliikosoa bajeti mpya.The opposition criticized the new budget.
- Ni haki yako kukosoa viongozi kwa heshima.It is your right to criticize leaders respectfully.
- Mwalimu alikosoa insha yangu kwa upole.The teacher gently criticized my essay.
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