ulizi

How to say it

Meaning

the crying or screaming of a young child.

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crying, screaming (of a child)

Examples

• Ulizi wa mtoto ulisikika chumba cha pili.The child's crying was heard in the next room.
• Mama alikimbia kumfariji mtoto baada ya ulizi mkali.The mother rushed to comfort the child after the loud crying.
• Je, ulizi wake ulisimama baada ya kunyonyeshwa?Did his crying stop after he was breastfed?
• Ulizi wa usiku ulimchosha mama.The night-time crying tired the mother out.