kushawishika
koo-shah-wee-SHEE-kah
How to say it
Swahilikushawishikakoo-shah-wee-SHEE-kah
Englishto be persuaded, to be tempted
Frenchêtre persuadé, être tenté
Meaning
To be moved by arguments, pressure or desire to believe or do something, often something one would not otherwise do.
Good to know
The stative of kushawishi, to persuade: kushawishika kununua, to be tempted to buy. The thing one is drawn to follows as a verb or na.
Examples
- Nilishawishika kununua simu mpya.I was tempted to buy a new phone.
- Vijana wengi hushawishika kutumia dawa za kulevya.Many young people are persuaded to use drugs.
- Hakushawishika na maelezo yake.He was not persuaded by his explanation.
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