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swahili [verb]

Furika

Maana (Definition)

To overflow beyond boundaries, as a river flooding its banks during heavy rains.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

overflow / flood bank / burst forth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

furika

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mto Tana ulifurika maji na kufunika mashamba ya karibu."

Translation: River Tana overflowed its banks and submerged nearby farms.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
jaa teleMaji yakimwagika hayazoleki
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