kufiti
koo-FEE-tee
How to say it
Swahilikufitikoo-FEE-tee
Englishto fit in, to suit; to fit (well)
Frenchs’intégrer, convenir; aller bien
Meaning
To fit well into a group, team or role, or to be suitable; an informal loan from English fit.
Good to know
Informal: kufiti kwenye timu, to fit into the team; hawezi kufiti, he cannot fit in. Nguo inamfiti, the dress fits her.
Examples
- Mchezaji mpya amefiti vizuri kwenye kikosi.The new player has fitted in well in the squad.
- Gauni hili linamfiti vizuri sana.This dress fits her very well.
- Sidhani kama atafiti katika kazi hiyo.I do not think he will suit that job.
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