kuponda

How to say it

Meaning

To break something into small pieces by pressing or striking it, such as stones, grain or leaves. It also means to speak badly of someone or their work.

Good to know

Kuponda kokoto is to break stones into gravel. In news, kuponda mtu is to run someone down; in slang kuponda raha is to have a great time.

Examples

• Wanawake hawa huponda mawe ili kupata kokoto.These women crush stones to make gravel.
• Aliponda vitunguu saumu kwa kinu kidogo.She crushed the garlic in a small mortar.
• Wapinzani wake walimponda kwa uamuzi huo.His opponents criticized him for that decision.

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