hususani
hoo-soo-SAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilihususanihoo-soo-SAH-nee
Englishespecially, in particular
Frenchsurtout, en particulier
Meaning
Points out one member of a group as the most important or the one most concerned.
Good to know
Placed before the word or phrase it picks out: hususani vijana, especially young people. Hasa and hususan mean the same.
Examples
- Mvua imeathiri mikoa mingi, hususani Morogoro.The rain has affected many regions, especially Morogoro.
- Tunahitaji walimu, hususani wa sayansi.We need teachers, especially science teachers.
- Watoto hupenda matunda, hususani maembe.Children love fruit, especially mangoes.
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