kuchukiza
koo-choo-KEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikuchukizakoo-choo-KEE-zah
Englishto disgust, to offend, to annoy
Frenchdégoûter, offenser, agacer
Meaning
To make someone feel dislike, disgust or anger. After ya or yenye it describes something disgusting or offensive.
Good to know
Causative of kuchukia, to hate: tabia yake inanichukiza, his behavior disgusts me; maneno ya kuchukiza, offensive words. The passive kuchukizwa is to be offended.
Examples
- Harufu ya takataka ilituchukiza sana.The smell of the garbage disgusted us.
- Usiseme maneno ya kuchukiza mbele ya wageni.Do not say offensive words in front of the guests.
- Tabia yake ya kuchelewa inanichukiza.His habit of being late annoys me.
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