pagaa

How to say it

Meaning

to carry a burden, such as a load on the head or shoulders, or to wear an amulet.

Good to know

carry (a burden, on head or shoulders; an amulet); ethn. (us. pass, pagawa,) be

Examples

• Wanawake walipagaa mizigo vichwani wakielekea sokoni.The women carried loads on their heads heading to the market.
• Alipagaa hirizi shingoni kwa ajili ya ulinzi.He wore an amulet around his neck for protection.
• Wachukuzi walipagaa magunia mabegani.The porters carried sacks on their shoulders.
• Mtoto alimwona baba akipagaa kuni.The child saw his father carrying firewood.

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