kuruhusu
koo-roo-HOO-soo
How to say it
Swahilikuruhusukoo-roo-HOO-soo
Englishto allow, to permit
Frenchpermettre, autoriser
Meaning
To let someone do something or let something happen, by giving permission or by not stopping it.
Good to know
Takes the person as object and an infinitive: alituruhusu kuondoka, he allowed us to leave. The passive kuruhusiwa means to be allowed, and ruhusa is permission.
Examples
- Mwalimu alituruhusu kwenda nyumbani mapema.The teacher allowed us to go home early.
- Wazazi wake hawakumruhusu kusafiri peke yake.His parents did not allow him to travel alone.
- Kipa aliruhusu mabao mawili katika kipindi cha kwanza.The goalkeeper let in two goals in the first half.
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