izima

How to say it

Meaning

a grown, healthy adult person.

Good to know

(wa-) grown-up person, adult; (wa-) healthy person

Examples

• Kijana huyo tayari amekuwa izima.That young man has already become an adult.
• Wazazi walimlea mpaka akawa izima.The parents raised him until he became an adult.
• Je, ni izima gani anayeweza kuamua kwa niaba yao?Which adult can decide on their behalf?
• Vijana wengi hutamani kuwa maizima haraka.Many young people wish to become adults quickly.

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