kutumbukia
koo-too-mboo-KEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikutumbukiakoo-too-mboo-KEE-ahsoon
Frenchtomber danssoon
Meaning
To fall down into something deep such as a pit, a well or water; figuratively, to fall into trouble or a bad habit.
Good to know
Takes katika, kwenye or a place ending: kutumbukia kisimani, to fall into a well. Kutumbukiza is to throw or drop something into.
Examples
- Mbuzi wetu alitumbukia kwenye shimo refu.Our goat fell into a deep pit.
- Mtoto alikaribia kutumbukia kisimani.The child nearly fell into the well.
- Vijana wengi hutumbukia katika matumizi ya dawa za kulevya.Many young people fall into drug use.
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