Swahili
kitendo
kee-TEHN-doh
How to say it
Swahilikitendokee-TEHN-dohsoon
Englishactionsoon
Frenchactionsoon
Meaning
an action or deed; in grammar, a verb.
Good to know
act, action; undertaking, operation; feat, exploit; gramm. verb
Examples
- Kitendo chake cha ukarimu kiliwagusa wote.His act of generosity touched everyone.
- Neno 'kula' ni kitendo katika sentensi hii.The word 'kula' (to eat) is a verb in this sentence.
- Kitendo cha wizi kilishuhudiwa na majirani.The act of theft was witnessed by neighbors.
- Je, kitendo hicho kilikuwa cha makusudi?Was that act deliberate?
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