shika

How to say it

Meaning

to grasp, seize, hold onto, or keep.

Good to know

grasp, seize, hold on to, keep; (mil.)

Examples

• Shika mkono wangu tusipotee.Hold my hand so we don't get lost.
• Polisi walimshika mwizi barabarani.The police seized the thief on the street.
• Je, unaweza kunishika hii kwa dakika moja?Can you hold this for me for a minute?
• Hakushika fursa aliyopewa vizuri.He did not seize the opportunity he was given well.