usukani

How to say it

Meaning

The wheel or bar used to steer a car, bicycle or ship. Figuratively, kushika usukani is to take the lead: to lead a country or organization, or to top a league table.

Good to know

U class noun. Kushika usukani, to take the wheel or the lead; kuchukua usukani, to take over leadership. The dictionary’s sukani is another form of this word.

Examples

• Dereva alishika usukani kwa mikono yote miwili.The driver held the steering wheel with both hands.
• Simba wameshika usukani wa ligi.Simba have taken the lead in the league.
• Rais mpya alichukua usukani wa nchi mwezi uliopita.The new president took the helm of the country last month.

Forms

sukani