kupeperuka
koo-peh-peh-ROO-kah
How to say it
Swahilikupeperukakoo-peh-peh-ROO-kah
Englishto be blown away; to flutter
Meaning
To be carried off by the wind, or to flap and flutter in it, as paper, leaves, a roof or a flag do.
Good to know
The thing blown is the subject: paa limepeperuka, the roof has been blown off. Kupeperusha is to blow away, or to fly a flag.
Examples
- Paa la nyumba lilipeperuka kwa upepo mkali.The roof of the house was blown off by a strong wind.
- Karatasi zangu zilipeperuka mezani.My papers blew off the table.
- Bendera ilipeperuka juu ya mlingoti.The flag fluttered at the top of the pole.
Forms
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