Swahili
mkupuo
um-koo-POO-oh
How to say it
Swahilimkupuoum-koo-POO-ohsoon
Englishgust, pushsoon
Frenchpousséesoon
Meaning
a push, shove, or gust; a sudden thrust of force such as a blast of wind.
Good to know
This word is used when talking about applying force to something.
Examples
- Mkupuo huo ulikuwa mzito sana.That push was very heavy.
- Ali mkupuo mlango ili kufungua.He shoved the door to open it.
- Mkupuo wa upepo uliangusha mti.A gust of wind knocked down the tree.
- Je, ulihisi mkupuo ule wa maji?Did you feel that surge of water?
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