maruko

How to say it

Meaning

Jumps or leaps; figuratively, lapses or omissions that skip over something.

Good to know

plural of ruko (ji-/ma- class); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.

Examples

• Wanariadha walifanya maruko marefu shindanoni.The athletes performed long jumps in the competition.
• Je, maruko hayo yaliwavutia waamuzi?Did those jumps impress the judges?
• Maruko hayakupimwa kwa usahihi.The jumps were not measured accurately.
• Mchezaji atafanya maruko mengine mashindano yajayo.The player will do more jumps at the next competition.