kudorora

How to say it

Meaning

To go down in strength, quality or activity, or to stop making progress, as an economy, a business or a team’s form can.

Good to know

Intransitive: uchumi umedorora, the economy has slumped; kudorora kwa biashara, the decline of business. It is common in economic and sports news.

Examples

• Biashara ya utalii imedorora mwaka huu.The tourism business has declined this year.
• Kiwango cha timu hiyo kimedorora tangu kocha aondoke.That team's standard has dropped since the coach left.
• Uchumi ukidorora, watu wengi hupoteza ajira.When the economy slumps, many people lose their jobs.