shuti
SHOO-tee
How to say it
SwahilishutiSHOO-tee
Englishshot (at goal)
Frenchtir (au but)
Meaning
In football and similar games, a hard kick or strike of the ball aimed at the goal.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun: plural mashuti. Kupiga shuti is to take a shot and kuachia shuti to let fly; shuti kali is a powerful shot.
Examples
- Mshambuliaji alipiga shuti kali lakini kipa aliokoa.The striker hit a powerful shot but the keeper saved it.
- Shuti lake la mbali liligonga mwamba.His long shot hit the crossbar.
- Timu yetu ilipiga mashuti mengi bila kufunga.Our team took many shots without scoring.
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