Swahili
jali
JAH-lee
How to say it
SwahilijaliJAH-leesoon
Englishto care aboutsoon
Frenchtenir àsoon
Meaning
to care about, pay attention to, or show regard for someone or something.
Good to know
common in the negative form bila kujali, meaning careless or indifferent.
Examples
- Yeye hajali maoni ya wengine.He doesn't care about other people's opinions.
- Mama alimjali mtoto wake mgonjwa usiku kucha.The mother cared for her sick child all night.
- Je, kweli unanijali?Do you really care about me?
- Hawakujali onyo la hali ya hewa.They ignored the weather warning.
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