kupiga magoti
koo-PEE-gah mah-GOH-tee
How to say it
Swahilikupiga magotikoo-PEE-gah mah-GOH-tee
Englishto kneel, to kneel down
Frenchs’agenouiller
Meaning
To go down and rest on one’s knees, as in prayer, as a mark of respect or to beg.
Good to know
Built with kupiga and magoti, knees (goti, knee). Kumpigia mtu magoti is to kneel before someone to plead or show respect.
Examples
- Waumini walianza kupiga magoti kanisani.The faithful began to kneel in the church.
- Katika mila zetu, ni heshima kupiga magoti mbele ya wazee.In our custom, it is respectful to kneel before the elders.
- Hakuna sababu ya kupiga magoti kuomba haki yako.There is no reason to kneel to ask for your rights.
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