kujishughulisha
koo-jee-shoo-ghoo-LEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikujishughulishakoo-jee-shoo-ghoo-LEE-shah
Englishto engage in, to occupy oneself with
Frenchs'occuper de, se consacrer à
Meaning
To spend one's time and work on an activity, a trade or a matter.
Good to know
Reflexive of kushughulisha, to keep busy; the activity follows na: kujishughulisha na kilimo, to engage in farming; kujishughulisha na biashara, to be in business.
Examples
- Wanawake wengi kijijini hujishughulisha na kilimo.Many women in the village are engaged in farming.
- Baada ya kustaafu, anajishughulisha na ufugaji wa nyuki.After retiring, he keeps himself busy with beekeeping.
- Vijana wanashauriwa kujishughulisha na kazi halali.Young people are advised to engage in lawful work.
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