Verb Transitive

MEANING 1

Lift off ones feet as an act of aggression, trip and make fall.

Example of use

Acimuswepula elyo amuleka apona, MEANING:He lifted him off his feet then let him fall to the ground.

SYNONYM/SIMILAR WORD/COMPARE/CONTRAST

Teka, Ponya.

MEANING 2

Lift and carry a load with ease.

Example of use

Swepula umwana pa nsunsu, MEANING: Lift the child on to your shoulders.

SYNONYM/SIMILAR WORD/COMPARE/CONTRASTS

Sunsa, Papa, Twika, Pinga, Sesemuna.

 OTHERRELATED WORDS/USES/SOURCES/FUNCTIONS

PASSIVE: Swepulwa.

FIGURATIVE SPEECH/IDOMS/PHRASES/COLLOQUIAL USE/ EXPRESSION

   Ndekuswepula nga akaice, MEANING:I will lift you like achild.