desturi
deh-STOO-ree
How to say it
Swahilidesturideh-STOO-reesoon
Englishcustom, tradition, practicesoon
Frenchcoutume, tradition, usagesoon
Meaning
A way of behaving or doing things that a community or a person has followed for a long time.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in plural. Mila na desturi, traditions and customs, is a fixed pair; ni desturi yake means it is his habit.
Examples
- Ni desturi yetu kuwakaribisha wageni kwa chai.It is our custom to welcome guests with tea.
- Kila kabila lina mila na desturi zake.Every ethnic group has its own traditions and customs.
- Alijenga desturi ya kusoma kitabu kila usiku.She made a habit of reading a book every night.
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