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?
The same word in
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