kuhifadhi
koo-hee-FAH-dhee
How to say it
Swahilikuhifadhikoo-hee-FAH-dhee
Englishto keep, store, preserve; to conserve
Frenchgarder, conserver, stocker ; préserver
Meaning
To put something away safely so that it lasts, such as food, records or money, or to protect nature, heritage or a person from harm.
Good to know
Kuhifadhi mazingira is to conserve the environment, and kuhifadhi siri to keep a secret. Hifadhi is a reserve or storage, and uhifadhi is conservation.
Examples
- Wakulima wanahitaji maghala kuhifadhi mahindi.Farmers need stores to keep their maize.
- Ni wajibu wetu kuhifadhi misitu kwa ajili ya vizazi vijavyo.It is our duty to conserve forests for future generations.
- Tumia jokofu kuhifadhi maziwa.Use a fridge to keep the milk.
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