kuainisha
koo-ah-ee-NEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikuainishakoo-ah-ee-NEE-shahsoon
Englishto identify, to specify; to classifysoon
Frenchidentifier, préciser; classersoon
Meaning
To name or point out clearly what something is, which things are included or what kind they are; used a lot in reports and studies.
Good to know
Takes a direct object: kuainisha matatizo, to identify the problems; kuainisha kwa makundi, to classify into groups. Aina is a kind or type.
Examples
- Ripoti imeainisha changamoto kuu tano.The report has identified five main challenges.
- Walimu waliainisha wanafunzi kwa umri wao.The teachers grouped the students by age.
- Tafadhali ainisha mahitaji yako kwenye barua.Please specify your needs in the letter.
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