kukuta

How to say it

Meaning

to shake off water droplets, or to gasp and breathe with difficulty.

Good to know

shake off (drops of water); gasp for breath, breathe with difficulty

Examples

• Mbwa alikukuta maji baada ya kuoga.The dog shook off the water after bathing.
• Alikukuta akijaribu kupumua baada ya kukimbia.He gasped for breath after running.
• Je, unakukuta kwa sababu ya pumu?Are you gasping for breath because of asthma?
• Baada ya mvua, kuku alikukuta manyoya yake.After the rain, the chicken shook off its feathers.