kupindua
koo-pee-NDOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilikupinduakoo-pee-NDOO-ahsoon
Frenchrenverser; retournersoon
Meaning
To turn something over so it lies upside down; also to remove a government by force, or in sport to turn a losing result around.
Good to know
Takes a direct object: kupindua serikali, to overthrow a government; kupindua matokeo, to reverse the result. Mapinduzi is a revolution or coup.
Examples
- Wanajeshi walijaribu kupindua serikali mwaka huo.Soldiers tried to overthrow the government that year.
- Upepo mkali ulipindua mtumbwi wetu.A strong wind overturned our canoe.
- Timu ilipindua matokeo katika dakika za mwisho.The team turned the result around in the last minutes.
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