kwata

How to say it

Meaning

The marching and movement exercises that soldiers, police and cadets practice together on command, and the display of such drill at a parade.

Good to know

N class noun with no plural. Kufanya kwata, to do drill; amri za kwata, drill commands; kwata ya kimyakimya, silent drill. Used for soldiers, police, scouts and school cadets.

Examples

• Askari wapya hufanya kwata kila asubuhi.New recruits do drill every morning.
• Wanafunzi walionyesha kwata siku ya uhuru.The students performed a parade drill on independence day.
• Afisa alitoa amri za kwata kwa sauti kubwa.The officer gave the drill commands in a loud voice.