kwaa

How to say it

Meaning

to stumble or trip against something; figuratively, to make a mistake or hesitate.

Good to know

Often used figuratively for being wrong or for picking a fight, as in amenikwaa (he is trying to pick a fight with me).

Examples

• Alikwaa juu ya jiwe barabarani.He stumbled over a stone in the road.
• Usikwae unapotembea gizani.Don't trip while walking in the dark.
• Alikwaa katika hesabu zake.He made a mistake in his calculations.
• Kwa nini unanikwaa kila mara?Why are you always picking a fight with me?

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