Swahili
kakamizi
ka-ka-MI-zi
How to say it
Swahilikakamizika-ka-MI-zisoon
Englishstubbornsoon
Frenchobstinésoon
Meaning
stubbornly unyielding, refusing to change one's position.
Good to know
adj. stubborn, obstinate, un- yielding, inflexible, uncompromising
Examples
- Baba yangu ni kakamizi kuhusu maamuzi yake.My father is inflexible about his decisions.
- Kwa nini uwe kakamizi hivi kila mara?Why are you so obstinate all the time?
- Kiongozi kakamizi hakubali ushauri wa wengine.An unyielding leader won't accept others' advice.
- Alisimama kakamizi hadi wakakubaliana naye.He stood his ground until they agreed with him.
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