kusisimua
koo-see-see-MOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilikusisimuakoo-see-see-MOO-ah
Meaning
To stir up strong feelings of interest, joy or eagerness; ya kusisimua describes something exciting, such as a match or a story.
Good to know
Often after ya or wa: mchezo wa kusisimua, an exciting game; hadithi ya kusisimua, a thrilling story. Dawa za kusisimua misuli are doping drugs.
Examples
- Ilikuwa mechi ya kusisimua kutoka mwanzo hadi mwisho.It was an exciting match from start to finish.
- Habari za ushindi wake zilisisimua kijiji kizima.News of his victory thrilled the whole village.
- Mwandishi huyu anaandika hadithi za kusisimua sana.This writer writes very thrilling stories.
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