Swahili
shupaa
shu-PA-a
How to say it
Swahilishupaashu-PA-asoon
Englishto be strongsoon
Frenchêtre fort, avoir de l'autoritésoon
Meaning
to be strong, tough, or hardy; also to be stubborn or unyielding.
Good to know
shupaa maneno means to insist or affirm firmly, and shupaa mwili means to be muscular.
Examples
- Alishupaa maneno hata baada ya kupingwa.He insisted firmly even after being opposed.
- Askari huyo alishupaa mwili kutokana na mazoezi.That soldier is muscular from training.
- Je, utashupaa katika msimamo wako?Will you remain unyielding in your position?
- Hawakushupaa walipoona ukweli.They did not remain stubborn once they saw the truth.
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