Swahili
lazimisha
lah-zee-MEE-shah
How to say it
Swahililazimishalah-zee-MEE-shahsoon
Englishto forcesoon
Frenchforcer, contraindresoon
Meaning
to force, compel, or oblige someone to do something.
Good to know
The causative form of lazima (necessary); the reflexive jilazimisha means to force oneself.
Examples
- Hawezi kunilazimisha kufanya hivyo.He cannot force me to do that.
- Walimlazimisha kusaini mkataba.They compelled him to sign the contract.
- Usijilazimishe kula kama hutaki.Don't force yourself to eat if you don't want to.
- Je, sheria inalazimisha watu kuvaa mikanda ya usalama?Does the law compel people to wear seatbelts?
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