kuzagaa
koo-zah-GAH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuzagaakoo-zah-GAH-ah
Englishto spread everywhere, to be scattered
Frenchse répandre partout, être éparpillé
Meaning
Of things, news or rumors: to spread widely without control, or to lie scattered all over a place.
Good to know
Used of rubbish, weapons, rumors and false news: taarifa zimezagaa mitandaoni, the reports have spread online. It takes no object; to spread something is kusambaza.
Examples
- Takataka zimezagaa kila mahali sokoni.Rubbish is scattered all over the market.
- Uvumi kuhusu mgombea huyo umezagaa mitandaoni.Rumors about that candidate have spread online.
- Mifuko ya plastiki ilizagaa mitaroni baada ya mvua.Plastic bags lay scattered in the ditches after the rain.
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