kuathiri
koo-ah-THEE-ree
How to say it
Swahilikuathirikoo-ah-THEE-reesoon
Englishto affect, influencesoon
Frenchaffecter, influer sursoon
Meaning
To have an effect on someone or something, usually a harmful one, such as a disease on the body or a drought on the harvest.
Good to know
Takes its object directly: ukame umeathiri mavuno, the drought has affected the harvest. Kuathiriwa is to be affected, and athari is the effect.
Examples
- Mvua kubwa inaweza kuathiri usafiri mjini.Heavy rain can affect transport in town.
- Kelele zinaweza kuathiri usingizi wa mtoto.Noise can affect a child's sleep.
- Pombe huanza kuathiri akili haraka.Alcohol quickly starts to affect the mind.
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