uigizaji
oo-ee-gee-ZAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliuigizajioo-ee-gee-ZAH-jeesoon
Englishacting; drama (as an art)soon
Frenchjeu d'acteur; art dramatiquesoon
Meaning
The art or work of playing a part in a film, a play or a television series.
Good to know
U class noun from kuigiza, to act or imitate. Sanaa ya uigizaji is the art of acting and msanii wa uigizaji an actor; mwigizaji is the usual word for an actor.
Examples
- Alianza uigizaji akiwa mwanafunzi wa sekondari.She started acting while she was a secondary school student.
- Tasnia ya uigizaji nchini inakua kwa kasi.The acting industry in the country is growing fast.
- Uigizaji wake katika filamu hiyo ulisifiwa sana.His acting in that film was highly praised.
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