kuumiza
koo-oo-MEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikuumizakoo-oo-MEE-zah
Englishto hurt, to injure
Frenchblesser, faire mal
Meaning
To cause pain or injury to someone's body, or to cause someone sorrow by words or acts.
Good to know
The person hurt is the object: kumwumiza mtoto, to hurt a child. Kuumiza moyo is to hurt someone's feelings; the stative kuumia means to get hurt.
Examples
- Viatu hivi vinaniumiza miguu.These shoes hurt my feet.
- Maneno yake yaliniumiza sana.His words hurt me deeply.
- Kuwa mwangalifu usijiumize na kisu hicho.Be careful not to hurt yourself with that knife.
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