kuvunja
koo-VOO-njah
How to say it
Swahilikuvunjakoo-VOO-njah
Englishto break; to break into; to dissolve
Frenchcasser, briser ; dissoudre
Meaning
To make something split into pieces or stop working by force; also to end or dissolve something such as a board, a record or a rule.
Good to know
Takes a direct object: kuvunja kikombe, to break a cup; kuvunja rekodi, to break a record; kuvunja sheria, to break the law. Kuvunjika means to get broken.
Examples
- Mtoto amevunja kikombe kwa bahati mbaya.The child has broken a cup by accident.
- Wezi walivunja mlango wa duka usiku.Thieves broke down the shop door at night.
- Rais amevunja bodi ya shirika hilo.The president has dissolved the board of that corporation.
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