kulemaza
koo-leh-MAH-zah
How to say it
Swahilikulemazakoo-leh-MAH-zah
Meaning
To damage a person’s body so that part of it no longer works, or by extension to stop a system, an economy or an effort from working properly.
Good to know
The causative of kulemaa, to be disabled: ajali ilimlemaza, the accident disabled him. Mlemavu is a person with a disability; ulemavu is disability.
Examples
- Ajali hiyo ilimlemaza mguu wa kushoto.That accident disabled his left leg.
- Ugonjwa wa polio unaweza kulemaza watoto.Polio can cripple children.
- Mgomo wa madereva ulilemaza usafiri mjini.The drivers’ strike paralyzed transport in town.
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