kumulikia
koo-moo-lee-KEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikumulikiakoo-moo-lee-KEE-ah
Frenchéclairer, braquer une lumière sur
Meaning
To point a light at someone or something, or to light the way for someone in the dark.
Good to know
The applicative of kumulika, to shine a light: alinimulikia njia, he lit the way for me.
Examples
- Alinimulikia njia kwa tochi.He lit the way for me with a flashlight.
- Polisi walimulikia gari lile kwa taa.The police shone a light on that car.
- Kumulikia hapa chini nione ufunguo.Shine the light down here so I can see the key.
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