kuunga

How to say it

Meaning

To join things together; above all, in kuunga mkono, literally to join the arm, it means to support or back a person, an idea or a plan.

Good to know

Almost always met as kuunga mkono: tunaunga mkono hoja hii, we support this motion. In cooking, kuunga mboga means to season a relish.

Examples

• Wananchi wengi wanaunga mkono mpango huu.Many citizens support this plan.
• Fundi aliunga mabomba mawili kwa gundi.The plumber joined two pipes with glue.
• Mama anaunga mboga kwa tui la nazi.Mother is seasoning the vegetables with coconut milk.

Forms

kuungwa, kuwaunga