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kupokea

koo-poh-KEH-ah

How to say it

Swahilikupokeakoo-poh-KEH-ah
Englishto receive; to welcome, to accept
Frenchrecevoir; accueillir, accepter

Meaning

To get something that is given or sent, or to welcome a person who arrives.

Good to know

It takes what is received or who is welcomed as object: kupokea barua, to receive a letter; kupokea wageni, to welcome guests. Mapokezi is a reception.

Examples

  • Nilipokea barua yako jana.I received your letter yesterday.
  • Tulikwenda uwanjani kuwapokea wageni.We went to the airport to welcome the guests.
  • Hapokei rushwa kutoka kwa mtu yeyote.He does not accept bribes from anyone.

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Forms

kupokelewa, kuwapokea

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