kujiumiza
koo-jee-oo-MEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikujiumizakoo-jee-oo-MEE-zah
Englishto hurt oneself, to injure oneself
Frenchse blesser
Meaning
To cause pain or injury to one's own body, often by accident; also to cause oneself needless worry.
Good to know
The reflexive of kuumiza, to hurt: alijiumiza mkono, he hurt his hand. Usijiumize kichwa means do not trouble yourself over it.
Examples
- Mtoto alijiumiza goti alipoanguka.The child hurt his knee when he fell.
- Fundi alijiumiza kidole kwa nyundo.The craftsman hurt his finger with a hammer.
- Kwa nini kujiumiza kwa mambo yasiyokuhusu?Why hurt yourself over things that do not concern you?
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