kupasha
koo-PAH-shah
How to say it
Swahilikupashakoo-PAH-shah
Englishto heat up, to warm; to inform
Frenchchauffer, réchauffer; informer
Meaning
To make something warm, such as food or water; also to pass news on to someone, and in sport to warm up.
Good to know
Usually with moto or joto: kupasha chakula moto, to heat up food. Kupasha habari is to inform; kupasha misuli moto, to warm up the muscles.
Examples
- Nitapasha chakula moto kabla ya kula.I will heat up the food before eating.
- Wachezaji walianza kupasha misuli moto kabla ya mechi.The players began warming up before the match.
- Nitawapasha habari wenzetu kesho.I will inform our colleagues tomorrow.
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