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kuendekeza

koo-eh-ndeh-KEH-zah

How to say it

Swahilikuendekezakoo-eh-ndeh-KEH-zahsoon
Englishto indulge in, to give in tosoon
Frenchs’adonner à, céder àsoon

Meaning

To keep giving time or room to a habit or feeling, usually a bad one such as gossip, hatred or idle pleasure, instead of checking it.

Good to know

Takes the habit as object: kuendekeza majungu, to indulge in gossip; kuendekeza anasa, to indulge in luxury. It is usually said in disapproval.

Examples

  • Usiendekeze hasira, zitakuharibia maisha.Do not give in to anger; it will ruin your life.
  • Vijana wengi wanaendekeza starehe badala ya kazi.Many young people indulge in pleasure instead of work.
  • Kiongozi hapaswi kuendekeza ukabila.A leader should not pander to tribalism.

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