kurushia

How to say it

Meaning

The applied form of kurusha, to throw: to throw something at someone, or to launch something from a place, such as missiles or a satellite.

Good to know

Kurushia mawe is to throw stones at; kituo cha kurushia makombora is a missile launch site. The target comes as the object: walimrushia chupa, they threw a bottle at him.

Examples

• Vijana waliwarushia polisi mawe.The young men threw stones at the police.
• Mashabiki walimrushia mwamuzi chupa za maji.The fans threw water bottles at the referee.
• Kituo hicho cha kurushia roketi kiko jangwani.That rocket launch site is in the desert.