ukocha
oo-KOH-chah
How to say it
Swahiliukochaoo-KOH-chah
Englishcoaching; post of coach
Frenchmétier d'entraîneur; poste d'entraîneur
Meaning
The work or position of a sports coach, and the training and qualifications it needs.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kocha, coach (plural makocha). Common phrases: kozi ya ukocha, a coaching course; nafasi ya ukocha, the coaching job; leseni ya ukocha, a coaching license.
Examples
- Alisomea ukocha kwa miaka miwili Ujerumani.He studied coaching for two years in Germany.
- Klabu imemkabidhi nafasi ya ukocha kwa miaka miwili.The club has given him the coaching job for two years.
- Baada ya kustaafu soka, aliingia kwenye ukocha.After retiring from football, he went into coaching.
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