indimi

Swahili

omoa

oh-MOH-ah

How to say it

Swahiliomoaoh-MOH-ahsoon
Englishto opensoon
Frenchouvrirsoon

Meaning

to open something, such as a door, container, or package.

Good to know

This word is used when talking about opening things physically or metaphorically.

Examples

  • Omoi mlango ili tuingie.Open the door so we can enter.
  • Nita omoa kitabu changu baadaye.I will open my book later.
  • Alimomoa mlango kwa nguvu.He opened the door forcefully.
  • Je, umeomoa sanduku lile?Have you opened that box?

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