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idiom [verb]

Gonga mwamba

Maana (Definition)

To encounter insurmountable obstacles or reach a complete standstill.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

to hit a dead end / hit a roadblock

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gonga mwamba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kiswahili Idiom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mipango yetu iligonga mwamba kutokana na ukosefu wa fedha."

Translation: Our plans hit a dead end due to lack of funds.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kwama
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