Swahili
tutumua
tu-tu-MU-a
How to say it
Swahilitutumuatu-tu-MU-asoon
Englishto strain oneselfsoon
Frenchse forcer, se vantersoon
Meaning
to strain oneself or make a strong effort; also, to puff oneself up and boast.
Good to know
the reflexive form jitutumua means to make a strenuous effort for oneself.
Examples
- Alijitutumua kubeba mzigo mzito.He strained himself carrying the heavy load.
- Usitutumke, sisi ni sawa.Don't brag, we're equals.
- Kijana alitutumua kufikia lengo lake.The young man exerted great effort to reach his goal.
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