kukwamisha
koo-kwah-MEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikukwamishakoo-kwah-MEE-shahsoon
Englishto obstruct, to hinder, to stallsoon
Frenchbloquer, entraver, freinersoon
Meaning
To stop something from moving forward or block its progress, such as a plan, a project, a law or a person's efforts.
Good to know
The causative of kukwama, to get stuck. It takes a direct object: kukwamisha mradi, to stall a project; kikwazo is an obstacle.
Examples
- Ukosefu wa fedha umekwamisha ujenzi wa daraja.Lack of money has stalled the building of the bridge.
- Wanasiasa wanakwamisha mazungumzo ya amani.Politicians are holding up the peace talks.
- Usiruhusu hofu ikwamishe ndoto zako.Do not let fear block your dreams.
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