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Kukopa

koo-KOH-pah /ku.ˈkɔ.pɑ/

"Kukopa" is Sheng for to borrow (also: to copy).

Meaning

  1. verb to borrow; to copy. To borrow money or goods — and, in school contexts, to copy someone's answers. Same verb, two very different situations.

Examples

  • Nimekopa mbao kwa rafiki. I borrowed money from a friend.
  • Usinikope majibu mtihanini. Don't copy my answers in the exam.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

Swahili 'kukopa' (to borrow).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Kukopa

What does Kukopa mean in Sheng?

"Kukopa" is Sheng for to borrow (also: to copy). To borrow money or goods — and, in school contexts, to copy someone's answers. Same verb, two very different situations.

How do you use Kukopa in a sentence?

"Nimekopa mbao kwa rafiki." means "I borrowed money from a friend."

How do you pronounce Kukopa?

Say it koo-KOH-pah (/ku.ˈkɔ.pɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Kukopa come from?

Swahili 'kukopa' (to borrow).

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