jinsi
JEE-nsee
How to say it
SwahilijinsiJEE-nsee
Englishhow, the way, manner
Frenchcomment, la manière
Meaning
Refers to the way or manner in which something is done or happens, like English 'how' in 'how he works'.
Good to know
Usually followed by a verb with -vyo-: jinsi anavyoimba, how he sings. Jinsi ya plus an infinitive means how to (jinsi ya kupika), and jinsi gani asks how.
Examples
- Nifundishe jinsi ya kupika wali.Teach me how to cook rice.
- Nilishangaa jinsi alivyokua haraka.I was surprised at how fast he grew.
- Hatujui jinsi ajali ilivyotokea.We do not know how the accident happened.
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