kushughulika
koo-shoo-ghoo-LEE-kah
How to say it
Swahilikushughulikakoo-shoo-ghoo-LEE-kah
Frenchs'occuper de; être occupé (à)
Meaning
To spend one's time and effort on something, such as work, a problem or a person's needs; kushughulika nao is also to deal firmly with people.
Good to know
Used with na: kushughulika na mahitaji ya watoto, to attend to children's needs. Shughuli is an activity or task; the passive kushughulikiwa means to be dealt with.
Examples
- Mama anashughulika na mapishi jikoni.Mother is busy with the cooking in the kitchen.
- Polisi watashughulika na wahalifu hao.The police will deal with those criminals.
- Sina muda wa kushughulika na mambo madogo.I have no time to deal with small matters.
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