kunakili

How to say it

Meaning

To make a copy of writing, a picture or someone else’s work, or to write down exactly what was said or recorded.

Good to know

Takes what is copied as its object: kunakili maandishi, to copy a text. Nakala is a copy; kunakili kazi ya mtu is also used for plagiarism.

Examples

• Mwanafunzi alikamatwa akinakili majibu ya mwenzake.The student was caught copying his classmate’s answers.
• Tafadhali nakili anwani hii kwenye daftari lako.Please copy this address into your notebook.
• Katibu alinakili kila neno la mkutano.The secretary transcribed every word of the meeting.