kukunja
koo-KOO-njah
How to say it
Swahilikukunjakoo-KOO-njahsoon
Englishto fold, to bend; (kukunja uso) to frownsoon
Meaning
To fold something over on itself or bend it, such as folding clothes, folding wings or bending a knee. Kukunja uso is to frown and kukunja ngumi is to clench a fist.
Good to know
The opposite is kukunjua, to unfold. The reflexive kujikunja means to curl up or contract, said of a muscle or a body.
Examples
- Tafadhali kunja nguo hizi uziweke kabatini.Please fold these clothes and put them in the wardrobe.
- Alikunja uso aliposikia habari hizo.He frowned when he heard the news.
- Bondia alikunja ngumi tayari kupigana.The boxer clenched his fists, ready to fight.
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