umwete

How to say it

Meaning

eagerness and steady effort put into a task; keen interest and care.

Good to know

Praises careful, motivated effort; similar to umurava but with more emphasis on eagerness and interest.

Examples

• Akora akazi ke afite umwete.He does his work with diligence.
• Ese ufite umwete mu masomo yawe?Do you have diligence in your studies?
• Nta mwete agaragaza mu murimo we.He shows no diligence in his work.
• Umwete uzamufasha gutsinda.His diligence will help him succeed.

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