kudumisha
koo-doo-MEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikudumishakoo-doo-MEE-shahsoon
Englishto maintain, to sustain, to preservesoon
Frenchmaintenir, entretenir, préserversoon
Meaning
To keep something going or in good condition over time, such as peace, a friendship, a tradition or quality.
Good to know
The causative of kudumu, to last. Takes its object directly: kudumisha amani, to keep the peace; kudumisha uhusiano, to maintain relations.
Examples
- Tunapaswa kudumisha amani nchini.We must maintain peace in the country.
- Wamedumisha urafiki wao kwa miaka thelathini.They have kept up their friendship for thirty years.
- Kampuni inajitahidi kudumisha ubora wa bidhaa.The company strives to maintain the quality of its products.
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