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swahili [verb]

Sinzia

Maana (Definition)

To fall into a light sleep or nod off while sitting.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

doze off / slumber lightly

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sinzia

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili Root
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzee alisinzia kwenye kiti chake baada ya chakula cha mchana."

Translation: The old man dozed off in his chair after lunch.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Lalapata usingizi
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