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ushiriki

oo-shee-REE-kee

How to say it

Swahiliushirikioo-shee-REE-kee
Englishparticipation, involvement
Frenchparticipation, implication

Meaning

Taking part in an activity, an event or a decision together with others.

Good to know

A noun of the u class with no plural, from kushiriki, to take part. Ushiriki wa wananchi is public participation, and ushiriki katika is involvement in.

Examples

  • Ushiriki wa wanawake katika siasa umeongezeka.Women's participation in politics has increased.
  • Tunashukuru kwa ushiriki wenu katika mkutano.Thank you for your participation in the meeting.
  • Polisi wanachunguza ushiriki wake katika wizi huo.The police are investigating his involvement in the theft.

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