kubakisha

How to say it

Meaning

To leave part of something so that it remains, or to keep something from going, such as keeping a title at home or leaving some food for later.

Good to know

The causative of kubaki, to remain: kubakisha chakula, to leave some food; kubakisha taji nyumbani, to keep the title at home. Mkataba umebakisha miezi sita, the contract has six months left.

Examples

• Mama alibakisha chakula kwa ajili ya baba.Mother left some food for father.
• Timu inataka kubakisha kombe hilo nyumbani.The team wants to keep the cup at home.
• Mkataba wake umebakisha mwaka mmoja tu.His contract has only one year left.