kutua
koo-TOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilikutuakoo-TOO-ah
Englishto land, alight; to put down (a load)
Meaning
Of an aircraft or a bird, to come down onto the ground; of a person, to set down something carried, or, in sports news, to arrive somewhere.
Good to know
Ndege imetua means the plane has landed, and kutua mzigo is to put down a load. Do not confuse it with kutatua, to solve.
Examples
- Ndege ilichelewa kutua kwa sababu ya ukungu.The plane was late landing because of the fog.
- Ndege mdogo alikuja kutua juu ya tawi.A little bird came and landed on a branch.
- Mama alitaka kutua mzigo wake chini.Mother wanted to put her load down.
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