kupasha moto
koo-PAH-shah MOH-toh
How to say it
Swahilikupasha motokoo-PAH-shah MOH-tohsoon
Englishto heat up, to warm upsoon
Frenchréchauffer, faire chauffersoon
Meaning
To make something warm or hot, such as food, water or an oven; in sport, to warm up the muscles before exercise.
Good to know
The thing heated can stand between the two words: kupasha chakula moto, to heat up food. Kupasha misuli moto is to warm up before a game.
Examples
- Kupasha moto maziwa kabla ya kumpa mtoto.Warm the milk before giving it to the child.
- Wachezaji walipasha moto kabla ya mechi.The players warmed up before the match.
- Aliwasha jiko ili kupasha moto chakula cha jana.He lit the stove to heat up yesterday's food.
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