kuazimia
koo-ah-zee-MEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuazimiakoo-ah-zee-MEE-ah
Meaning
To make a firm decision to do something, either as a person setting a goal or as a meeting, council or parliament passing a formal resolution.
Good to know
Often followed by another verb or by kwamba: bunge limeazimia kwamba, parliament has resolved that. The noun is azimio, resolution. Do not confuse it with kuazima, to borrow.
Examples
- Madiwani wameazimia kujenga soko jipya.The councilors have resolved to build a new market.
- Mwaka huu nimeazimia kuacha kuvuta sigara.This year I have decided to stop smoking.
- Mkutano uliazimia kwamba ada zipunguzwe.The meeting resolved that fees should be reduced.
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