kuzusha
koo-ZOO-shah
How to say it
Swahilikuzushakoo-ZOO-shah
Meaning
To make something arise, such as questions, complaints, fear or conflict, and also to invent a false story and spread it.
Good to know
The causative of kuzuka, to appear suddenly. Kuzusha maswali is to raise questions; habari za kuzusha are made up stories; the one who does it is mzushi.
Examples
- Uamuzi huo umezusha maswali mengi kwa wananchi.That decision has raised many questions among the public.
- Usizushe uongo kuhusu jirani yako.Do not make up lies about your neighbor.
- Bei mpya ya mafuta ilizusha malalamiko makubwa.The new fuel price stirred up loud complaints.
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