kulenga

How to say it

Meaning

To point something at a target, as when shooting or kicking a ball, or to have a goal or a group in mind as the purpose of a plan.

Good to know

Takes a direct object: kulenga goli, to aim at the goal; mradi unalenga vijana, the project targets young people. The noun lengo, plural malengo, means aim or goal.

Examples

• Mchezaji alilenga goli lakini mpira ukapita juu.The player aimed at the goal, but the ball went over.
• Mpango huu unalenga kuwasaidia wakulima wadogo.This plan aims to help small farmers.
• Mwindaji alilenga mnyama kwa mshale wake.The hunter aimed at the animal with his arrow.