nguvu

How to say it

Meaning

The power of the body or of a thing to act, or force used against someone; also energy such as electricity.

Good to know

Same form in the plural (n class): nguvu nyingi, great strength. Kwa nguvu is by force or hard, nguvu kazi is the workforce, and nguvu za umeme is electric power.

Examples

• Mzee huyu bado ana nguvu nyingi.This old man still has a lot of strength.
• Polisi walitumia nguvu kuwatawanya watu.The police used force to disperse the people.
• Sukuma mlango kwa nguvu.Push the door hard.

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