idiom [phrase]

Chungulia kaburi

Maana (Definition)

To survive a life-threatening illness or severe accident against all odds.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

have a narrow escape from death / stare into the grave

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chungulia kaburi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alichungulia kaburi baada ya kupata ajali mbaya ya gari."

Translation: He stared into the grave after suffering a severe car crash.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ponoka salimika