kimaisha
kee-mah-EE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikimaishakee-mah-EE-shahsoon
Englishin life, in terms of livelihoodsoon
Frenchdans la vie, sur le plan matérielsoon
Meaning
In terms of one’s life and material well-being, such as earning a living or improving one’s situation.
Good to know
It does not change for class; from maisha, life. Kujikwamua kimaisha is to lift oneself up in life and kujikimu kimaisha to support oneself; hali ya kimaisha is living conditions.
Examples
- Mikopo hii itawasaidia wanawake kujikwamua kimaisha.These loans will help women improve their lives.
- Hali yao ya kimaisha imeboreka sana.Their living conditions have improved a lot.
- Vijana wanahitaji ujuzi ili wasimame kimaisha.Young people need skills to stand on their own feet in life.
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