kutoboa

How to say it

Meaning

To make a hole through something with a sharp tool or force, like piercing ears or a bullet going through a wall. In youth slang, kutoboa means to break through and succeed in life.

Good to know

Takes what is pierced as object: kutoboa masikio, to pierce the ears. Kutoboa siri is to reveal a secret. The slang sense is common in songs: mwaka huu tutatoboa, this year we will make it.

Examples

• Fundi alitoboa ukuta ili kupitisha waya.The workman bored a hole in the wall to pass the wire through.
• Wasichana wengi hutoboa masikio wakiwa wadogo.Many girls have their ears pierced when they are young.
• Vijana wanaamini kwamba mwaka huu watatoboa.The young people believe that this year they will make it.

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