kuzuia
koo-zoo-EE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuzuiakoo-zoo-EE-ah
Englishto prevent, to stop; to block
Frenchempêcher, arrêter; bloquer
Meaning
To stop something from happening or someone from doing something, or to block a way.
Good to know
It takes what is stopped as object: kuzuia ugonjwa, to prevent disease; kuzuia barabara, to block the road. Kinga ni bora kuliko tiba, prevention is better than cure, uses a related idea.
Examples
- Chandarua husaidia kuzuia malaria.A mosquito net helps prevent malaria.
- Polisi walizuia magari kupita daraja.The police stopped cars from crossing the bridge.
- Mahakama imezuia ujenzi wa jengo hilo.The court has blocked the construction of that building.
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