kujihusisha
koo-jee-hoo-SEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikujihusishakoo-jee-hoo-SEE-shah
Englishto get involved (in), to engage (in)
Frenchs’impliquer (dans), se livrer (à)
Meaning
To take part in something or be involved with someone, by choice; in news it is often used of crime, politics or business.
Good to know
The reflexive of kuhusisha, to involve; what one is involved in follows na: kujihusisha na biashara, kujihusisha na uhalifu.
Examples
- Vijana wengi wanajihusisha na michezo mbalimbali.Many young people take part in various sports.
- Watumishi wa umma hawaruhusiwi kujihusisha na siasa.Civil servants are not allowed to engage in politics.
- Alikamatwa kwa kujihusisha na biashara ya magendo.He was arrested for being involved in smuggling.
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