kujiuliza
koo-jee-oo-LEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikujiulizakoo-jee-oo-LEE-zah
Englishto wonder, to ask oneself
Frenchse demander
Meaning
To think about a question in one's own mind, especially when unsure or worried, or to examine one's own actions.
Good to know
The reflexive of kuuliza, to ask: ji means oneself. Often kujiuliza maswali, to ask oneself questions, or followed by kama, whether: najiuliza kama atakuja, I wonder whether he will come.
Examples
- Najiuliza kwa nini hajapiga simu leo.I wonder why he has not called today.
- Viongozi wanapaswa kujiuliza kama wanatimiza ahadi zao.Leaders should ask themselves whether they are keeping their promises.
- Alibaki akijiuliza maswali mengi bila majibu.He was left asking himself many questions without answers.
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