kuhitaji
koo-hee-TAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilikuhitajikoo-hee-TAH-jee
Englishto need, to require
Frenchavoir besoin de, nécessiter
Meaning
To be in want of something that is necessary, or to require it for a purpose.
Good to know
It takes a noun or an infinitive: ninahitaji msaada, I need help; tunahitaji kuondoka, we need to leave. Mahitaji are needs.
Examples
- Ninahitaji msaada wako leo.I need your help today.
- Mimea inahitaji maji na mwanga.Plants need water and light.
- Hospitali inahitaji madaktari zaidi.The hospital needs more doctors.
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