kunyanyua

How to say it

Meaning

To lift something up off the ground, such as weights or a load, and figuratively to raise or boost something, such as morale, the economy or a sport.

Good to know

Takes a direct object: kunyanyua vyuma, to lift weights; kunyanyua ari, to raise morale. Mnyanyua vyuma is a weightlifter.

Examples

• Alinyanyua sanduku zito peke yake.He lifted the heavy box by himself.
• Ushindi huu utanyanyua ari ya wachezaji.This victory will lift the players’ morale.
• Hawezi kunyanyua mkono wake wa kulia.He cannot raise his right arm.

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