kukasirisha
koo-kah-see-REE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikukasirishakoo-kah-see-REE-shahsoon
Englishto anger, to annoy, to make angrysoon
Frenchfâcher, irriter, mettre en colèresoon
Meaning
To make someone angry or annoyed by what one says or does, as a decision angering a group or a rude remark annoying a friend.
Good to know
Causative of kukasirika, to get angry; the person made angry is the object: kuwakasirisha mashabiki, to anger the fans. The passive kukasirishwa, to be angered.
Examples
- Maneno yake yaliwakasirisha wazee wa kijiji.His words angered the village elders.
- Usimkasirishe mama yako tena.Do not make your mother angry again.
- Uamuzi wa refa uliwakasirisha mashabiki wengi.The referee’s decision angered many fans.
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