kufuzu
koo-FOO-zoo
How to say it
Swahilikufuzukoo-FOO-zoo
Englishto qualify; to pass, succeed
Frenchse qualifier ; réussir
Meaning
To win a place in the next stage of a competition, or to pass a test, a course or an examination.
Good to know
Kufuzu hatua ya makundi is to qualify for the group stage, and mechi za kufuzu are qualifying matches. For exams, kufaulu is more common.
Examples
- Timu yetu inahitaji ushindi ili kufuzu robo fainali.Our team needs a win to qualify for the quarterfinals.
- Wanafunzi wote walifanikiwa kufuzu mafunzo ya udereva.All the students managed to pass the driving course.
- Ni vigumu kufuzu bila kujiandaa vizuri.It is hard to qualify without good preparation.
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