kuota
koo-OH-tah
How to say it
Swahilikuotakoo-OH-tah
Englishto dream; to sprout, to grow
Frenchrêver; germer, pousser
Meaning
To see images and events in one’s sleep, or to hope for something; in a separate sense, of plants, hair or teeth, to sprout or grow. Kuota mizizi, to grow roots, means to take root.
Good to know
Kuota ndoto is to dream a dream and ndoto is the dream. Kuota jua or kuota moto is to warm oneself in the sun or by a fire.
Examples
- Usiku wa jana niliota ndoto ya ajabu.Last night I had a strange dream.
- Mbegu zimeanza kuota baada ya mvua.The seeds have started to sprout after the rain.
- Rushwa imeota mizizi katika idara hiyo.Corruption has taken root in that department.
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