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kuigiza

koo-ee-GEE-zah

How to say it

Swahilikuigizakoo-ee-GEE-zahsoon
Englishto act, perform (a role); to imitatesoon
Frenchjouer (un rôle), interpréter ; imitersoon

Meaning

To play a part in a film, a play or a show; also to copy the way someone else speaks or behaves.

Good to know

Mchezo wa kuigiza is a play or drama, and mwigizaji is an actor. Kuigiza sauti ya mtu is to imitate someone’s voice.

Examples

  • Anapenda kuigiza katika filamu za Kiswahili.She loves acting in Swahili films.
  • Wanafunzi waliigiza mchezo kuhusu rushwa.The students performed a play about corruption.
  • Mtoto huyu anaweza kuigiza sauti ya babu yake.This child can imitate his grandfather's voice.

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