kulipiza
koo-lee-PEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikulipizakoo-lee-PEE-zahsoon
Meaning
To make someone pay for a wrong they did, almost always in kulipiza kisasi, to take revenge.
Good to know
Nearly always with kisasi, revenge: kulipiza kisasi kwa mtu, to take revenge on someone. From kulipa, to pay.
Examples
- Aliapa kulipiza kisasi kwa waliomuumiza.He swore to take revenge on those who hurt him.
- Timu ililipiza kisasi kwa kushinda mabao matatu.The team took revenge by winning by three goals.
- Kulipiza kisasi hakumalizi ugomvi.Taking revenge does not end a quarrel.
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