kusikia
koo-see-KEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikusikiakoo-see-KEE-ah
Englishto hear; to feel
Frenchentendre ; sentir
Meaning
To take in sounds with the ears, to learn news from others, or to feel a sensation such as cold or hunger.
Good to know
Nimesikia, I have heard; kusikia njaa, to feel hungry; kusikia baridi, to feel cold. Kusikiliza is to listen; kusikika is to be heard.
Examples
- Nilisikia sauti ya mtoto akilia.I heard the voice of a child crying.
- Umesikia habari za mvua kubwa?Have you heard the news about the heavy rain?
- Ninasikia baridi sana leo.I feel very cold today.
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