bila kuchoka

How to say it

Meaning

Describes work or effort that goes on and on without the person giving up or slowing down. It is common in praise of leaders, workers and athletes.

Good to know

Built from bila, without, and kuchoka, to get tired. It follows the verb: kufanya kazi bila kuchoka, to work tirelessly. A close phrase is bila kukata tamaa, without giving up.

Examples

• Mama yangu alifanya kazi bila kuchoka ili tusome.My mother worked tirelessly so that we could study.
• Wauguzi waliwahudumia wagonjwa bila kuchoka usiku kucha.The nurses cared for the patients tirelessly all night.
• Tutaendelea kupigania haki zetu bila kuchoka.We will keep fighting for our rights tirelessly.