kizalendo

How to say it

Meaning

Showing love for and loyalty to one’s own country.

Good to know

Does not change for noun class: nyimbo za kizalendo, patriotic songs; kwa moyo wa kizalendo, in a patriotic spirit. From mzalendo, patriot.

Examples

• Wanafunzi waliimba nyimbo za kizalendo.The pupils sang patriotic songs.
• Tunahitaji viongozi wenye moyo wa kizalendo.We need leaders with a patriotic spirit.
• Alifanya kazi hiyo kwa roho ya kizalendo.He did that work in a patriotic spirit.