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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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