Swahili Word of the Day
osha
/O-sha/ • verb — 13th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to wash (with water); to clean by rinsing or scrubbing
Examples
- Osha mikono yako kabla ya kula.
(Wash your hands before eating.) - Ninahitaji kuosha gari leo.
(I need to wash the car today.) - Tafadhali osha vyombo baada ya chakula.
(Please wash the dishes after the meal.)
Synonyms
- safisha
- ogeza
Osha is a common transitive verb used for washing objects (hands, dishes, clothes, cars) with water. Use the infinitive kuosha for 'to wash' (e.g., kuosha mikono) and the imperative Osha! for short commands. safisha emphasizes cleaning (may include wiping or tidying), while ogeza often refers to bathing or washing a person.
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