kumulika

How to say it

Meaning

To point a light at something so it can be seen, and figuratively to draw attention to a problem or look closely at it.

Good to know

Takes an object: kumulika kwa tochi, to shine a torch; gazeti linamulika rushwa, the paper spotlights corruption. Mulika mwizi is a warning to expose thieves.

Examples

• Alimulika chini kwa tochi kutafuta ufunguo.He shone a torch on the ground to look for the key.
• Kipindi hiki kinamulika matatizo ya vijana.This program shines a light on young people’s problems.
• Waandishi wa habari wanapaswa kumulika matumizi ya fedha za umma.Journalists should scrutinize the use of public funds.