kupuuza
koo-poo-OO-zah
How to say it
Swahilikupuuzakoo-poo-OO-zahsoon
Meaning
To pay no attention to something that deserves it, such as advice, a warning, a law or someone's feelings, often because one thinks it unimportant.
Good to know
Takes a direct object: kupuuza ushauri, kupuuza onyo. It shows a choice not to care, stronger than simply not noticing; the noun is upuuzi, nonsense.
Examples
- Usipuuze ushauri wa daktari wako.Do not ignore your doctor's advice.
- Wananchi wengi walipuuza onyo la mvua kubwa.Many people ignored the warning of heavy rain.
- Si busara kupuuza dalili za ugonjwa.It is not wise to disregard the signs of illness.
Forms
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