ning'iniza
The English word 'hang' is translated into Swahili as ning'iniza.
The verb ning'iniza is used to express the act of causing something to be suspended or to hang something up.
Meaning: to cause to be suspended (verb)
Which one should you use?
You may encounter Kutundika in more formal contexts and Kuchill as a popular slang term for 'hang'.
How does it change in a sentence?
ning'iniza is a causative form, which implies the active intent of causing an object to be in a suspended state.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, the verb kutundika can be used metaphorically to mean 'to be stuck' or 'to be suspended' in a difficult situation or a stalemate.
- The word ning'iniza contains a unique sound, the ng', which is a velar nasal sound not found in standard English.
- If you are hanging out and relaxing, you might use the word kupumzika, which literally means 'to rest', rather than a direct translation of the English 'hanging out'.
Examples in context
- Natamani kuchill na wewe keshoI would like to hang out with you tomorrow
- Jana nilifurahi kuchill na marafiki zanguYesterday, I enjoyed hanging out with my friends
- Mambo ni poa, nitatundika mavazi yangu usiku huuThings are fine, I will hang my clothes tonight
- Kesho tutakaa pamoja na watalii wengineTomorrow, we will hang out with other tourists
- Ning'iniza picha kwenye ukuta.Hang the picture on the wall.
- Tafadhali ning'iniza taulo kavu.Please hang a dry towel.
Example conversation
Neema and Omari are decorating their new living room.
- NeemaOmari, naomba uning'inize kalenda hii.Omari, please hang this calendar.
- OmariSawa Neema, niweke wapi?Okay Neema, where should I put it?
- NeemaNing'iniza kando ya dirisha.Hang it next to the window.
- OmariHapa imekaa vizuri sana.It looks very good here.
