kimaendeleo
kee-mah-eh-ndeh-LEH-oh
How to say it
Swahilikimaendeleokee-mah-eh-ndeh-LEH-ohsoon
Englishin terms of development; developmentalsoon
Meaning
Describes or judges something by how far it has developed economically and socially, such as a town that has grown in roads, schools and services.
Good to know
It does not change with the noun: miradi ya kimaendeleo, development projects. As an adverb: mkoa umepiga hatua kimaendeleo, the region has made progress in development.
Examples
- Mji huu umebadilika sana kimaendeleo.This town has changed a lot in terms of development.
- Kijiji chetu bado kiko nyuma kimaendeleo.Our village is still behind in development.
- Wananchi walijadili mipango ya kimaendeleo ya kata.The residents discussed the ward's development plans.
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