kushauri
koo-shah-OO-ree
How to say it
Swahilikushaurikoo-shah-OO-ree
Englishto advise, to counsel
Frenchconseiller
Meaning
To tell someone what you think they should do, to help them decide or act well.
Good to know
Takes the person as object: alinishauri nisome, he advised me to study. Advice is ushauri and an adviser mshauri; kushauriana means to consult each other.
Examples
- Daktari alinishauri nipumzike kwa wiki moja.The doctor advised me to rest for a week.
- Nakushauri uhifadhi pesa zako benki.I advise you to keep your money in the bank.
- Wazee waliwashauri vijana kuheshimu mila.The elders advised the young people to respect tradition.
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