kudhoofika
koo-dhoh-oh-FEE-kah
How to say it
Swahilikudhoofikakoo-dhoh-oh-FEE-kah
Frenchs’affaiblir; se détériorer
Meaning
To lose strength or force, said of a sick person's body, a storm, an economy, a team or a currency.
Good to know
Used without an object: afya yake imedhoofika, his health has weakened. To weaken something is kudhoofisha; the adjective is dhaifu, weak, and the state udhaifu.
Examples
- Afya ya bibi imedhoofika tangu mwezi uliopita.Grandmother's health has weakened since last month.
- Shilingi ilianza kudhoofika dhidi ya dola.The shilling began to weaken against the dollar.
- Kimbunga kilidhoofika kilipofika nchi kavu.The cyclone weakened when it reached land.
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