Meaning of abandon in Swahili

In English abandon means to leave completely and finally; forsake utterly; desert.

Abandon in Swahili is -acha. They abandoned their homes after the storm.. Waliacha nyumba zao baada ya dharuba.. In Swahili -acha. They abandoned their homes after the storm.. Waliacha nyumba zao baada ya dharuba.. is used as a verb.

Another meaning of the word abandon in Swahili is -achilia mbali (applicative). Forget completely about these issues of yours.. Achilia mbali mambo yako hayo [Chacha, Masomo 372]. when used as a verb.