English to Xhosa Meaning of striking - okuphawuleka


Striking :
okuphawuleka

uzibandakanya, okuphawuleka, uSathana, ngokukhanda, ababi, isixhobo, Sikhuthaza, Ngokukhalima, ulawulo eqondisa

enomtsalane, okuphawuleka, nqaka, ingane, esimnandi, amnandi, zile, ephawulekayo, Kuyaphawuleka, abonakalayo, eqalise

nonstrikingolothusayonto ibalaselestrikings
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Definitions of striking in English
Noun(1) the physical coming together of two or more things(2) the act of contacting one thing with another
Verb(1) deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon(2) have an emotional or cognitive impact upon(3) hit against; come into sudden contact with(4) make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target(5) indicate (a certain time(6) affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely(7) stop work in order to press demands(8) touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly(9) attain(10) produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments(11) cause to form (an electric arc(12) find unexpectedly(13) produce by ignition or a blow(14) remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line(15) cause to experience suddenly(16) drive something violently into a location
Adjective(1) sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect(2) having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Examples of striking in English
(1) To Kassovitz's credit, it's a visually striking picture and the locations - high in the mountainous Chamonix region - are spectacular.(2) He is also according to the many girls that go to my school an excellent catch because of his striking good looks.(3) In this light, one may be surprised by some striking similarities between Islam and its two local forerunners.(4) The lads' ground striking has improved 100% since the start of the league.(5) The striking employees are demanding the payment of outstanding wages.(6) Sack every striking employee forthwith and replace them all with expats.(7) His striking of the ball is excellent for a relative novice and his enthusiasm for the game seems to energize those around him.(8) The man was about her age, with striking Mediterranean good looks.(9) He was like Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt - in terms of their classic, striking , masculine good looks.(10) Pet quickly jabbed once he got into striking distance to catch Collis off guard.(11) She developed an unorthodox swing, but her putting ability and powerful striking of the ball made her a fearsome opponent.(12) The striking doctors picketed the health ministry in Colombo.(13) His long-range striking from dead balls was impressive in the first half and no less so into the wind after the break.(14) She was a striking young woman - beautiful, cheerful, confident, proud and remarkably outgoing.(15) In addition, the striking workers are demanding that more ticket takers be contracted.(16) The school division has employed scabs to replace the striking workers.
Related Phrases of striking
(1) strike ::
strike
(2) striking feature ::
into etsala
(3) striking off ::
wawabulala off
(4) striking resemblance ::
zifana ngokuphawulekayo
(5) striking distance ::
umgama ngokuphawulekayo
Synonyms
Adjective
1. noticeable ::
zile
2. impressive ::
encomekayo
3. stunning ::
emangalisa
4. dramatic ::
somdlalo
5. salient ::
eqalise
Noun
6. contact ::
contact
7. hit ::
hit
Verb
8. hit ::
hit
9. bang ::
bang
10. crash into ::
ngozi
11. ignite ::
phemba
12. attack ::
ukuhlasela
13. affect ::
nomthelela
14. achieve ::
ukufezekisa
16. assume ::
siphethe
17. discover ::
fumanisa
18. occur to ::
bonakala
19. seem to ::
kubonakala
20. take industrial action ::
ukuthatha ugwayimbo
21. lower ::
engezansi
22. go ::
hamba
23. coin ::
lwemali
24. chance upon ::
ithuba phezu
25. come to ::
Yiza ku
26. strickle ::
strickle
27. impress ::
bahlabe
28. walk out ::
hamba uphume
29. fall ::
bawe
30. expunge ::
ukucima
31. take ::
ukuthatha
Antonyms
1. inconspicuous ::
zokuqhubela
2. unobtrusive ::
avulekile
Different Forms
nonstriking, striking, strikingly, strikings
Word Example from TV Shows
a striking woman, no doubt.

a STRIKING woman, no doubt.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 12

I'm striking up a casual conversation
with you.

I'm STRIKING up a casual conversation with you.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 9

Striking the match?

Striking the match?

Westworld Season 2, Episode 7

Thor is striking his anvil.

Thor is STRIKING his anvil.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 2

They could strike at him by striking at you.

They could strike at him by STRIKING at you.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

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