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kuhusisha

koo-hoo-SEE-shah

How to say it

Swahilikuhusishakoo-hoo-SEE-shah
Englishto involve; to link, to associate
Frenchimpliquer, associer

Meaning

To bring someone or something into an activity, or to connect a person or thing with something else, such as a crime or a cause.

Good to know

From kuhusu, to concern. Often kuhusisha X na Y, to link X with Y; the passive kuhusishwa na means to be linked to or involved in.

Examples

  • Mradi huu utawahusisha vijana wa kijiji chote.This project will involve the young people of the whole village.
  • Polisi hawajamhusisha na wizi huo.The police have not linked him to the theft.
  • Ni vizuri kuwahusisha watoto katika kazi za nyumbani.It is good to involve children in housework.

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