Swahili
uchukuti
oo-choo-KOO-tee
How to say it
Swahiliuchukutioo-choo-KOO-teesoon
Englishprovocationsoon
Frenchprovocationsoon
Meaning
something that provokes or incites anger or conflict; a provocation.
Good to know
related to the verb -chukiza (to provoke, to annoy); used for something that stirs up anger or conflict.
Examples
- Maneno yake yalikuwa uchukuti mkubwa.His words were a great provocation.
- Je, hii ni uchukuti wa kutosha?Is this provocation enough?
- Sitaki uchukuti wowote kati yetu.I don't want any provocation between us.
- Kesho hatutavumilia uchukuti tena.Tomorrow we will no longer tolerate provocation.
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