oza
To rot in Swahili is oza.
The verb oza is used to describe the process of suffering decomposition.
Meaning: (intransitive) to suffer decomposition (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb oza is used specifically for the intransitive sense, meaning to undergo the process of rotting.
Did you know?
- In Swahili culture, the concept of rotting oza is often used metaphorically in political or social contexts to describe 'moral decay' or a corrupt system.
- The verb oza is part of a vast linguistic family, tracing its roots back to the Proto-Bantu reconstructed form *-bòda.
- If you were describing a piece of fruit that has gone bad, the way you use oza might change based on the noun class of the fruit, not just the verb itself.
Examples in context
- Hakikisha kuwa mazao hayajaoza kabla ya kuyauza.Make sure the crops haven't rotted before selling them.
- Matunda haya yameanza oza.These fruits have started to rot.
- Chakula kimeanza oza kwa sababu ya mvua.The food has started to rot because of the rain.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries oza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
