kushikana
koo-shee-KAH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikushikanakoo-shee-KAH-nah
Meaning
Of two or more people, to hold one another, as in holding hands or shaking hands. Figuratively it means to stick together and support each other.
Good to know
Reciprocal of shika, to hold: kushikana mikono, to hold hands or to shake hands. The related kushikamana is to stand united.
Examples
- Viongozi hao wawili walishikana mikono mbele ya waandishi.The two leaders shook hands in front of the reporters.
- Watoto walitembea wakishikana mikono.The children walked holding hands.
- Tukishikana pamoja, hakuna kitakachotushinda.If we stick together, nothing will defeat us.
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