idiom [verb]

Chokoza nyuki

Maana (Definition)

To deliberately trigger a dangerous reaction or incite an aggressive response.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

provoke trouble / poke a hornet's nest

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

leta noma

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Common Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usimwambie maneno hayo maana utachokoza nyuki."

Translation: Do not tell him those words because you will poke a hornet's nest.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Noma ugomvi