ushambuliaji
oo-shah-mboo-lee-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliushambuliajioo-shah-mboo-lee-AH-jeesoon
Englishattack (in sport); attacking, assaultsoon
Frenchattaque; agressionsoon
Meaning
The act of attacking; in football, the attacking line of a team and its play toward the opponents' goal.
Good to know
U class noun from kushambulia, to attack. Safu ya ushambuliaji is the forward line; mshambuliaji is a striker. For a single attack, shambulio is more usual.
Examples
- Kocha ameimarisha safu ya ushambuliaji kwa wachezaji wapya.The coach has strengthened the forward line with new players.
- Ushambuliaji wa timu yetu ulikuwa dhaifu jana.Our team's attack was weak yesterday.
- Alikamatwa kwa kosa la ushambuliaji wa mwili.He was arrested for the offense of bodily assault.
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