Swahili
mshindilio
m-sheen-dee-LEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilimshindiliom-sheen-dee-LEE-ohsoon
Englishpushingsoon
Frenchpousséesoon
Meaning
the act of pushing, pressing, or forcing something.
Good to know
(act of) pushing, forcing
Examples
- Mshindilio wa umati ulisababisha msongamano.The pushing of the crowd caused congestion.
- Alitumia mshindilio kufungua mlango.He used force to open the door.
- Je, mshindilio huu ulisababisha nini?What did this pushing cause?
- Mshindilio wa gari lililojaa ulikuwa mkubwa.The pushing/packing of the overloaded car was severe.
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