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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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Forms

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