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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