kutwaa
koo-TWAH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikutwaakoo-TWAH-ahsoon
Englishto take, seize; to win (a title)soon
Meaning
To take something and make it one’s own, by force or by winning, such as a town, power, a trophy or a medal.
Good to know
In sports news kutwaa ubingwa, kutwaa taji and kutwaa medali mean to win the title, trophy or medal. Kutwaa madaraka is to seize power.
Examples
- Timu yetu inataka kutwaa kombe mwaka huu.Our team wants to win the cup this year.
- Wanajeshi walijaribu kutwaa madaraka kwa nguvu.Soldiers tried to seize power by force.
- Mwanariadha huyo anatarajiwa kutwaa medali ya dhahabu.That athlete is expected to win the gold medal.
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