kujisifu
koo-jee-SEE-foo
How to say it
Swahilikujisifukoo-jee-SEE-foo
Englishto boast, to brag
Frenchse vanter
Meaning
To praise oneself and talk proudly about one’s own qualities, wealth or deeds.
Good to know
Reflexive of kusifu, to praise, with ji meaning oneself; what one boasts of follows kwa: anajisifu kwa utajiri wake, he boasts of his wealth. The infinitive is kujisifu.
Examples
- Anapenda kujisifu kwa magari yake.He likes to boast about his cars.
- Usijisifu kabla ya kushinda.Do not boast before you win.
- Kocha alijisifu kuwa timu yake haijafungwa.The coach bragged that his team is unbeaten.
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