kumwagia
koo-mwah-GEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikumwagiakoo-mwah-GEE-ahsoon
Meaning
The applied form of kumwaga, to pour: to pour a liquid onto or for someone or something, and figuratively to heap praise on a person.
Good to know
Kumwagia sifa is to shower someone with praise; kumwagia maji is to water or douse. The person or thing reached comes as the object: alimmwagia maji, she poured water on him.
Examples
- Kocha alimmwagia sifa mchezaji wake baada ya mechi.The coach showered his player with praise after the match.
- Mama alimmwagia mtoto maji ya uvuguvugu.Mother poured lukewarm water over the child.
- Kila jioni tunamwagia maua maji.Every evening we water the flowers.
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