usingizi

How to say it

Meaning

The natural rest of the body and mind at night, with the eyes closed; also the feeling of being sleepy.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural. Kulala usingizi is to sleep and kukosa usingizi to lose sleep; nina usingizi means I am sleepy.

Examples

• Nilikosa usingizi kwa sababu ya kelele.I could not sleep because of the noise.
• Mtoto amepitiwa na usingizi mezani.The child has fallen asleep at the table.
• Usingizi wa kutosha ni muhimu kwa afya.Enough sleep is important for health.

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