kupaza
koo-PAH-zah
How to say it
Swahilikupazakoo-PAH-zah
Meaning
To raise the voice so as to be heard, and figuratively to speak out in public for or against something, such as defending rights or condemning abuse.
Good to know
Almost always with sauti: kupaza sauti, to speak up, to speak out; kupaza sauti dhidi ya ukatili, to speak out against violence.
Examples
- Wanawake walipaza sauti kupinga ukatili wa kijinsia.The women spoke out against gender violence.
- Usiogope kupaza sauti unapoona dhuluma.Do not be afraid to speak out when you see injustice.
- Mwalimu alipaza sauti ili wanafunzi wote wasikie.The teacher raised her voice so that all the students could hear.
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