kusikiza
koo-see-KEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikusikizakoo-see-KEE-zah
Meaning
To pay attention to sounds or to what someone says, such as music, a speech or advice. Of a court, to hear and try a case.
Good to know
Kusikiza is more usual in Kenya, where Tanzania mostly says kusikiliza. The passive kusikizwa is used of court cases: kesi itasikizwa kesho, the case will be heard tomorrow.
Examples
- Tafadhali nisikize kwa makini kabla ya kujibu.Please listen to me carefully before you answer.
- Kila jioni babu hupenda kusikiza redio.Every evening grandfather likes to listen to the radio.
- Kesi hiyo itasikizwa na jaji mkuu mwezi ujao.The case will be heard by the chief justice next month.
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