kupiga simu
koo-PEE-gah SEE-moo
How to say it
Swahilikupiga simukoo-PEE-gah SEE-moo
Englishto phone, to call
Frenchtéléphoner, appeler
Meaning
To make a telephone call to someone.
Good to know
Kupiga, to strike, with simu, telephone. The person called takes object or kwa: kumpigia simu mama, to call mother; kupiga simu kwa polisi, to call the police. Kupigiwa simu is to receive a call.
Examples
- Nitapiga simu nyumbani nikifika Dodoma.I will phone home when I get to Dodoma.
- Kupiga simu nje ya nchi ni ghali.Phoning abroad is expensive.
- Alipiga simu polisi baada ya kuona moshi.She phoned the police after seeing smoke.
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