kuenzi
koo-EH-nzee
How to say it
Swahilikuenzikoo-EH-nzee
Meaning
To show lasting respect for a person, especially one who has died, by keeping his or her memory, ideas and work alive.
Good to know
Takes its object directly: kuenzi mchango wake, to honor his contribution; kumuenzi Mwalimu Nyerere, to honor Nyerere's memory. The passive is kuenziwa.
Examples
- Tutaendelea kumuenzi baba yetu kwa kusaidia yatima.We will go on honoring our father's memory by helping orphans.
- Kijiji kiliamua kuenzi utamaduni wa ngoma za asili.The village decided to cherish the tradition of its native dances.
- Wanafunzi walipanda miti kuenzi mwalimu wao.The students planted trees to honor their teacher.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.