kuhisi
koo-HEE-see
How to say it
Swahilikuhisikoo-HEE-see
Englishto feel; to sense, to suspect
Frenchsentir, ressentir ; soupçonner
Meaning
To be aware of a feeling in the body or the mind, such as pain or fear, or to sense or suspect that something is so.
Good to know
Kuhisi maumivu, to feel pain; kuhisi njaa, to feel hungry; ninahisi kwamba, I have a feeling that. Hisia are feelings.
Examples
- Ninahisi uchovu baada ya kazi.I feel tired after work.
- Alihisi kuna mtu anamfuata.She sensed that someone was following her.
- Mgonjwa ameanza kuhisi nafuu.The patient has started to feel better.
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