kupishana

How to say it

Meaning

Of two people or things, to pass each other going in opposite directions, or to overlap and cross. With kauli it means to disagree or to exchange sharp words.

Good to know

Reciprocal of kupisha, to let pass. Kupishana kauli na mtu, to have words with someone; kupishana njiani, to cross paths on the road.

Examples

• Tulipishana njiani lakini hakuniona.We passed each other on the road but he did not see me.
• Kocha na nahodha walipishana kauli mazoezini.The coach and the captain had words at training.
• Magari mawili hayawezi kupishana kwenye daraja hili jembamba.Two cars cannot pass each other on this narrow bridge.

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