kuimarika
koo-ee-mah-REE-kah
How to say it
Swahilikuimarikakoo-ee-mah-REE-kah
Englishto become stronger; to improve
Frenchse renforcer; s'améliorer
Meaning
To grow firmer, stronger or better over time, as health, an economy, a currency or a team does.
Good to know
Stative form of kuimarisha, to strengthen; it takes no object: uchumi umeimarika, the economy has grown stronger. Common with afya, health.
Examples
- Afya ya bibi imeimarika baada ya matibabu.Grandmother's health has improved after treatment.
- Shilingi inatarajiwa kuimarika mwezi ujao.The shilling is expected to strengthen next month.
- Timu yetu imeanza kuimarika chini ya kocha mpya.Our team has begun to get stronger under the new coach.
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