indimi

kutambulisha

koo-tah-mboo-LEE-shah

How to say it

Swahilikutambulishakoo-tah-mboo-LEE-shahsoon
Englishto introduce; to identify, make knownsoon
Frenchprésenter ; faire connaître, identifiersoon

Meaning

To present a person or a thing to others for the first time so that they know it, such as a new player, a guest or a product.

Good to know

The causative of kutambua, to recognize. Kumtambulisha mtu is to introduce someone, and kujitambulisha is to introduce oneself. Utambulisho is identification.

Examples

  • Napenda kukutambulisha kwa rafiki yangu.I would like to introduce you to my friend.
  • Klabu itatambulisha wachezaji wapya Jumamosi.The club will introduce its new players on Saturday.
  • Msanii huyo amepanga kutambulisha wimbo wake mpya.That artist plans to launch his new song.

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