idiom [verb]

Poteza mwelekeo

Maana (Definition)

To become confused, stray from original goals, or lose moral bearings in life.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

lose strategic orientation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

poteza mwelekeo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphorical Phrase

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kijana alipoteza mwelekeo alipoacha shule lakini sasa umerudi."

Translation: The youth lost strategic orientation when he dropped out of school but has now recovered.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Dira Njia Uzi wa maisha