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kushirikisha

koo-shee-ree-KEE-shah

How to say it

Swahilikushirikishakoo-shee-ree-KEE-shahsoon
Englishto involve, to include; to sharesoon
Frenchimpliquer, faire participer ; partagersoon

Meaning

To make others take part in something, such as a decision, a plan or a competition, or to share something with them.

Good to know

Causative of kushiriki, to take part. Kushirikisha wananchi means to involve the people; ligi inashirikisha timu 16 means sixteen teams take part in the league.

Examples

  • Walimu wanapaswa kuwashirikisha wazazi katika mipango ya shule.Teachers should involve parents in school plans.
  • Mashindano haya yatashirikisha timu kumi.Ten teams will take part in this competition.
  • Rafiki yangu alinishirikisha siri yake jana.My friend shared his secret with me yesterday.

Forms

kushirikishwa (passive of kushirikisha, to involve), shirikisha

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