kuendea
koo-eh-NDEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuendeakoo-eh-NDEH-ah
Meaning
To go toward a person or place, or to go in order to get something. Mambo kumwendea kombo means things go wrong for someone; shukrani ziwaendee means may thanks go to them.
Good to know
The applicative of kwenda, to go: the person or goal is the object. Nguo za kuendea kanisani are clothes for going to church; kuendea juu is to extend upward.
Examples
- Mambo yalimwendea kombo baada ya kupoteza kazi.Things went wrong for him after he lost his job.
- Shukrani ziwaendee wote waliotusaidia.Thanks go to all those who helped us.
- Mama alinunua viatu vya kuendea shule.Mother bought shoes for going to school.
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