inspire

[US]/ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/
[UK]/ɪnˈspaɪər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. kichochea; zaa; eneza; zao; pata.
Word Forms
Present Participleinspiring
Third Person Singularinspires
Past Tenseinspired
Past Participleinspired

Example Sentences

inspire sb. with hope

kuwashimiza mtu kwa tumaini

inspire a new thought into sb.

kuzaa mawazo mapya ndani ya mtu

an inspired musician; an inspired performance.

mtunzi/muimbaji/mwigizaji aliyeongozwa; utendaji ulioongozwa

the film was successful enough to inspire a sequel.

filamu ilikuwa na mafanikio ya kutosha ili kuwashimiza kuendelea

she was an inspired gardener.

alikuwa mchimba bustani aliyeongozwa

inspired air must be humidified.

hewa iliyoongozwa lazima iwe na unyevu

an invention that inspired many imitations.

uvumbuzi uliowashimiza sura nyingi

a philosophy which inspired revolution

tamthania iliyowashimiza mapinduzi

This inspired in them a love for learning.

Hii iliwashimiza kuwa na upendo wa kujifunza.

hymns that inspire the congregation; an artist who was inspired by Impressionism.

nyimbo zinazotoa motisha kwa mkusanyiko; mchanganishi aliyechochewa na Impressionism.

a painting that inspires deep reverence for nature

picha inayoongozwa na heshima kubwa kwa asili

films that would inspire generations to come.

filamu ambazo zinging'iza vizazi vijavyo.

my inspired moments are few and far between.

nyakati zangu za kiungwana ni chache na mbali.

their past record does not inspire confidence.

rekodi yao ya zamani haitoi hisia ya kujiamini.

they had to thank the goalkeeper for some inspired saves.

walitakiwa kumshukuru mleba kwa kuokoa kwa kiungwana.

the needs or wants that inspire individual motivation.

hitaji au tamaa zinazoongza motisha ya mtu binafsi.

a sales force that was inspired by the prospect of a bonus.

vikosi vya mauzo vilivyoongozwa na tumaini la bonasi.

Real-world Examples

Such measures will not inspire great speeches.

Hata hivyo, hatua kama hizo hazotoa motisha ya kuwafanya watu kuongea kwa ujasiri.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" Not surprising that a tyrant would inspire further tyrants."

"". Si jambo la kushangaza kwamba mtawala ataongeza mtawala zaidi."

Source: Selected Debates on Hot Topics

Where do you go to get inspired?

Unakwenda wapi ili upate motisha?

Source: 73 Quick Questions and Answers with Celebrities (Bilingual Selection)

This young lady right here, she inspired me.

Bintiye mdogo huyu, alinipa motisha.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May/June 2018 Compilation

Later ones more inspired by everyday life.

Wale wa baadaye walioongozwa zaidi na maisha ya kila siku.

Source: If national treasures could speak.

Their humour may be inspired by objects.

Humour yao inaweza kuongozwa na vitu.

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford High School English (Elective 6)

But heroes do more than simply inspire us.

Lakini mashujaa hufanya zaidi ya kutupeleka motisha.

Source: Rich Dad Poor Dad

And worms are even inspiring the building industry.

Na hata minyoo inatoa motisha kwa tasnia ya ujenzi.

Source: Portable English Bilingual Edition

They were very good cookies, but they did not inspire me.

Walikuwa vyema sana, lakini hawakunipa motisha.

Source: Bedtime stories for children

2024's Peach Fuzz is inspired by warmth and healing.

Peach Fuzz ya mwaka wa 2024 imeongozwa na joto na uponyaji.

Source: Wall Street Journal

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