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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