kutinga
koo-TEE-ngah
How to say it
Swahilikutingakoo-TEE-ngah
Frenchatteindre, se qualifier pour; porter
Meaning
In sport, to get through to a later stage of a competition, such as the semifinal; in everyday slang it also means to arrive or to put on smart clothes.
Good to know
The stage reached is the object: kutinga nusu fainali, to reach the semifinal; kutinga hatua ya makundi, to reach the group stage. Kutinga suti, to wear a suit, is slang.
Examples
- Simba imetinga robo fainali ya michuano hiyo.Simba has reached the quarterfinals of that competition.
- Timu yetu inahitaji sare tu ili kutinga fainali.Our team needs only a draw to reach the final.
- Bwana harusi alitinga suti nyeusi.The bridegroom wore a black suit.
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