kushawishi
koo-shah-WEE-shee
How to say it
Swahilikushawishikoo-shah-WEE-sheesoon
Englishto persuade, to influence; to temptsoon
Frenchpersuader, influencer ; tentersoon
Meaning
To get someone to believe or do something by talking to them, by example or by offering something; also to tempt someone into wrongdoing.
Good to know
Takes a person as its object: kumshawishi mtu, to persuade someone. Kushawishiwa is to be persuaded or tempted, and kishawishi is a temptation.
Examples
- Alijaribu kunishawishi nijiunge na timu yao.He tried to persuade me to join their team.
- Matangazo haya yanalenga kushawishi vijana.These adverts aim to influence young people.
- Usikubali kushawishiwa kwa pesa.Do not let yourself be tempted by money.
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