Swahili
kunyua
koo-NYOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilikunyuakoo-NYOO-ahsoon
Englishto scratch oneselfsoon
Frenchs'égratignersoon
Meaning
to scratch, cut, or hurt oneself; also, to give a warning sign.
Good to know
scratch/cut/hurt oneself; warn, give a sign
Examples
- Alikunyua mkono wake kwenye ua.He scratched his hand on the fence.
- Alinikunyua kwa jicho ili nifahamu jambo.He gave me a warning look so I would understand.
- Je, umekunyua mguu wako?Have you hurt your leg?
- Paka alimkunyua alipojaribu kumshika.The cat scratched him when he tried to catch it.
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