kupoteza fahamu
koo-poh-TEH-zah fah-HAH-moo
How to say it
Swahilikupoteza fahamukoo-poh-TEH-zah fah-HAH-moosoon
Englishto lose consciousness, to faintsoon
Frenchperdre connaissance, s'évanouirsoon
Meaning
To fall into a state where one no longer sees, hears or responds, because of a blow, illness, heat or shock. It may last a few seconds or much longer.
Good to know
Literally to lose awareness (fahamu). The opposite is kurejewa na fahamu, to come round. Common in accident, health and sports reports.
Examples
- Mkulima alipoteza fahamu shambani kwa sababu ya joto kali.The farmer lost consciousness in the field because of the intense heat.
- Dereva alipoteza fahamu baada ya ajali ile.The driver lost consciousness after that accident.
- Mgonjwa amepoteza fahamu, mpeleke hospitali haraka.The patient has lost consciousness, take him to the hospital quickly.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.