ajili

How to say it

Meaning

A word used almost only in kwa ajili ya, meaning for, for the sake of or because of.

Good to know

Kwa ajili ya comes before a noun, a possessive or an infinitive: kwa ajili ya watoto, for the children; kwa ajili yako, for your sake; kwa ajili ya kusoma, for studying.

Examples

• Nimenunua zawadi hii kwa ajili yako.I have bought this present for you.
• Fedha hizi ni kwa ajili ya ada ya shule.This money is for the school fees.
• Walikuja kwa ajili ya mkutano wa kesho.They came for tomorrow's meeting.