punga

How to say it

Meaning

to swing, wave, or fan something back and forth, as with the arms or a fan.

Good to know

swing, wave; fan. punga mikono. swing the arms, give a signal; fig. drive away (by waving the arms, gesticu- lating). punga pepo. exorcise a spirit; fig.: punga upepo/hewa. get a change of air, take a

Examples

• Alipunga mikono kuaga rafiki zake.He waved his arms to say goodbye to his friends.
• Je, unaweza kunipungia hewa, ni joto sana?Can you fan me some air, it is very hot?
• Hakupunga mkono aliposhtuka.He did not wave his hand when he was startled.
• Mganga alimpungia mgonjwa ili kumtoa pepo.The healer performed the exorcising ritual over the patient to drive out the spirit.