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kuendeleza

koo-eh-ndeh-LEH-zah

How to say it

Swahilikuendelezakoo-eh-ndeh-LEH-zahsoon
Englishto develop; to continue, to carry onsoon
Frenchdévelopper ; poursuivresoon

Meaning

To make something grow or improve, such as a skill, a business or a place, or to keep something going.

Good to know

Causative of kuendelea, to go on. Kuendeleza rekodi means to extend a record; maendeleo, development, shares its root.

Examples

  • Serikali inataka kuendeleza utalii katika mkoa huu.The government wants to develop tourism in this region.
  • Aliendeleza biashara aliyoachiwa na baba yake.He built up the business his father left him.
  • Tutaendeleza mazungumzo haya kesho asubuhi.We will continue these talks tomorrow morning.

Forms

kuendelezwa

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