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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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