kuokoa
koo-oh-KOH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuokoakoo-oh-KOH-ahsoon
Englishto save, rescuesoon
Frenchsauver, secourirsoon
Meaning
To take someone or something out of danger or harm, or to keep money or time from being wasted.
Good to know
Kuokoa maisha is to save lives; kuokolewa is to be rescued, and mwokozi is a savior. For saving money people say kuweka akiba.
Examples
- Wavuvi walifanikiwa kuokoa watoto wawili waliozama.The fishermen managed to rescue two children who were drowning.
- Chanjo husaidia kuokoa maisha ya watoto.Vaccines help to save children's lives.
- Tulitumia njia fupi kuokoa muda.We took a shortcut to save time.
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