kukazia
koo-kah-ZEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikukaziakoo-kah-ZEE-ah
Englishto emphasize, to stress; to insist on
Frenchinsister sur, souligner
Meaning
To give special weight to a point, request or instruction so that it is taken seriously. Kukazia fikira is to concentrate on something.
Good to know
Applicative of kukaza, to tighten, and takes the point as object: alikazia umuhimu wa elimu, she stressed the importance of education. In law, kukazia hukumu is to enforce a judgment.
Examples
- Mkuu wa shule alikazia umuhimu wa nidhamu.The head teacher stressed the importance of discipline.
- Daktari alikazia kwamba tunywe maji mengi.The doctor insisted that we drink plenty of water.
- Tunapaswa kukazia fikira masomo yetu.We should concentrate on our studies.
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