kujisafisha
koo-jee-sah-FEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikujisafishakoo-jee-sah-FEE-shah
Englishto clean oneself; to clear one's name
Frenchse nettoyer, se laver ; se blanchir
Meaning
To wash or wipe one's own body, for instance after using the toilet. Figuratively, to clear one's name or reputation after an accusation or scandal.
Good to know
Reflexive of kusafisha, to clean: ji means oneself. In politics it often means to clear oneself: kujisafisha mbele ya umma, to clear one's name before the public.
Examples
- Paka hutumia ulimi wake kujisafisha kila siku.A cat uses its tongue to clean itself every day.
- Waziri alijaribu kujisafisha baada ya tuhuma za rushwa.The minister tried to clear his name after the corruption allegations.
- Mtoto mdogo bado hawezi kujisafisha peke yake.A small child cannot yet clean himself alone.
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