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kufahamisha

koo-fah-hah-MEE-shah

How to say it

Swahilikufahamishakoo-fah-hah-MEE-shah
Englishto inform, to let know
Frenchinformer, faire savoir

Meaning

To tell someone about something so that they know it, often officially or in detail.

Good to know

The causative of kufahamu, to know or understand; the person told is the object: kuwafahamisha wananchi. The thing told follows kuhusu or kwamba.

Examples

  • Tafadhali nifahamishe ukifika salama.Please let me know when you arrive safely.
  • Walimu waliwafahamisha wazazi kuhusu mtihani.The teachers informed the parents about the exam.
  • Ni jukumu letu kuwafahamisha wananchi haki zao.It is our duty to inform citizens of their rights.

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Forms

fahamisha, kufahamishwa (passive of kufahamisha, to inform)

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