kupeana
koo-peh-AH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikupeanakoo-peh-AH-nahsoon
Englishto give each other, to exchangesoon
Frenchse donner, échangersoon
Meaning
Of two or more people, to give something to one another, such as gifts, information, duties or greetings; kupeana mikono is to shake hands.
Good to know
The reciprocal of kupa, to give; the subject is plural: walipeana zawadi. Kupeana mikono, to shake hands, and kupeana taarifa, to share information, are common.
Examples
- Marafiki hao walipeana zawadi siku ya Krismasi.Those friends exchanged gifts on Christmas Day.
- Viongozi walipeana mikono baada ya mkutano.The leaders shook hands after the meeting.
- Ni muhimu kupeana taarifa mapema.It is important to share information early.
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