kupumzika
koo-poo-MZEE-kah
How to say it
Swahilikupumzikakoo-poo-MZEE-kah
Englishto rest, to relax
Frenchse reposer, se détendre
Meaning
To stop working or moving for a while in order to recover strength, or to relax.
Good to know
Pumzika kidogo, rest a little; kupumzika nyumbani, to rest at home. Mapumziko is a rest or a break.
Examples
- Baada ya kazi, ninapenda kupumzika.After work, I like to rest.
- Tulipumzika chini ya mti kabla ya kuendelea.We rested under a tree before going on.
- Wanafunzi wanapumzika saa nne asubuhi.The students take a break at ten in the morning.
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