kupima
koo-PEE-mah
How to say it
Swahilikupimakoo-PEE-mah
Englishto measure, weigh; to test, examine
Frenchmesurer, peser ; tester, examiner
Meaning
To find the size, weight or amount of something, or to test a person or a thing, as a doctor tests blood or a teacher tests pupils.
Good to know
Kupima afya is to have a medical check, kupima damu is a blood test, and kupimwa is to be tested. Kipimo is a measure or test, and mizani is a scale for weighing.
Examples
- Nesi alianza kupima uzito wa mtoto.The nurse began to weigh the baby.
- Ni vizuri kupima afya yako mara kwa mara.It is good to have your health checked regularly.
- Fundi alikuja kupima ukuta kabla ya kujenga.The builder came to measure the wall before building.
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