kuhamasisha
koo-hah-mah-SEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikuhamasishakoo-hah-mah-SEE-shahsoon
Englishto encourage, mobilize, raise awarenesssoon
Frenchencourager, mobiliser, sensibilisersoon
Meaning
To stir people to take part in something or to act, for example by speaking to them, campaigning or explaining why it matters.
Good to know
Takes the people or the activity as object: kuhamasisha vijana, kuhamasisha usafi. Uhamasishaji is awareness raising, and hamasa is enthusiasm.
Examples
- Walimu wanahimizwa kuhamasisha wanafunzi kusoma vitabu.Teachers are urged to encourage students to read books.
- Kampeni hii inalenga kuhamasisha watu kuchangia damu.This campaign aims to encourage people to give blood.
- Viongozi walitumia redio kuhamasisha wananchi kupiga kura.Leaders used the radio to mobilize citizens to vote.
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