Swahili
mdukuo
m-du-KU-o
How to say it
Swahilimdukuom-du-KU-osoon
Englishpushsoon
Frenchpousséesoon
Meaning
a push, poke, or blow, especially a slap or box on the ear.
Good to know
push, poke, blow, slap, box on the ear
Examples
- Alimpiga mdukuo kwa kosa lake.He gave him a blow for his mistake.
- Je, ulimpa mdukuo kwa nini?Why did you give him a slap?
- Hakumpiga mdukuo, alimsukuma tu.He didn't box his ear, he just pushed him.
- Mtoto atapata mdukuo akiendelea kucheza barabarani.The child will get a smack if he keeps playing in the road.
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