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.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.