Sisi Meaning in English
word
ˈsiːsi
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ˈsiːsi
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Definition
A Swahili word meaning 'side,' used to refer to a person's position next to something, or one part or area of something.
Usage & Nuances
Used primarily in East Africa, especially in Swahili-speaking regions. Commonly appears in phrases to indicate proximity or relationship (e.g. 'by my side'). Not used in standard English except in cultural or language discussions.
Spanish: ladoPortuguese (BR): ladoPortuguese (PT): ladoChinese (Simplified): 侧 - 边Chinese (Traditional): 側 - 邊Hindi: तरफ़ - किनाराArabic: جانبBengali: পাশRussian: сторонаJapanese: 側Vietnamese: bênKorean: 옆 - 측면Turkish: yan - tarafUrdu: طرفIndonesian: sisi
Example Sentences
He stood at my sisi.
basic
Place the chair on the left sisi of the table.
basic
There is water on both sisi of the road.
basic
"I'll always be by your sisi," she said.
natural
He prefers to sit on the window sisi when traveling.
natural
She switched to the other sisi to get a better view.
natural