kupanda
koo-PAH-ndah
How to say it
Swahilikupandakoo-PAH-ndah
Englishto climb, to go up; to board; to plant
Frenchmonter, grimper ; planter
Meaning
To go up something such as a hill, a tree or stairs, or to rise in level or rank; also to get on a vehicle, and to put seeds or plants in the ground.
Good to know
Kupanda mlima, to climb a mountain; kupanda basi, to board a bus; bei zimepanda, prices have gone up; kupanda miti, to plant trees. Going down is kushuka.
Examples
- Tulipanda Mlima Kilimanjaro mwaka jana.We climbed Mount Kilimanjaro last year.
- Bei ya mafuta imepanda tena.The price of fuel has gone up again.
- Wakulima wanapanda mahindi mwezi huu.The farmers are planting maize this month.
Forms
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