kukumbusha

How to say it

Meaning

To make someone remember something, such as a duty, an appointment or a past event.

Good to know

Causative of kukumbuka, to remember; the person takes an object marker: kumkumbusha mtu, to remind someone. Kukumbusha kuhusu means to remind about.

Examples

• Tafadhali usisahau kunikumbusha kununua mkate jioni.Please do not forget to remind me to buy bread in the evening.
• Picha hii inanikumbusha siku zangu za shule.This photo reminds me of my school days.
• Mwalimu aliwakumbusha wanafunzi kuleta vitabu vyao.The teacher reminded the students to bring their books.

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