gushimika

How to say it

Meaning

to persist firmly in doing one's duty, or to hold on strongly to something.

Good to know

conveys perseverance and steadfastness, often in duty or conviction.

Examples

• Arashimika ku bantu bakiri bake.He perseveres even with just a few people left.
• Ntabwo yashimitse ku kibanza cabo.He did not hold firmly to their agreement.
• Ese muzoshimika ku vyo mwiyemeje?Will you all hold firm to what you decided?
• Umukozi mwiza arashimika ku mirimo ye.A good worker persists steadily in his duties.