kutukana
koo-too-KAH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikutukanakoo-too-KAH-nahsoon
Englishto insult, to abuse (verbally)soon
Frenchinsulter, injuriersoon
Meaning
To speak rudely to or about someone with offensive words meant to hurt or shame them.
Good to know
Takes the person insulted as object: alimtukana mwalimu, he insulted the teacher. An insult is tusi, plural matusi; kutukana matusi is to hurl abuse.
Examples
- Alimtukana jirani yake mbele ya watu.He insulted his neighbor in front of people.
- Si vizuri kuwatukana wazazi wako.It is not good to insult your parents.
- Mashabiki walimtukana mwamuzi baada ya mechi.The fans insulted the referee after the match.
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