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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