kujihami
koo-jee-HAH-mee
How to say it
Swahilikujihamikoo-jee-HAH-meesoon
Englishto defend oneself; to arm oneselfsoon
Frenchse défendre; s’armersoon
Meaning
To protect oneself against attack, or to get weapons or other means to be ready to do so.
Good to know
Reflexive: kwa kujihami, in self defense; mbinu za kujihami, self defense skills. Majeshi ya Kujihami ya Nchi za Magharibi is NATO.
Examples
- Alimpiga mwizi kwa kujihami.He hit the thief in self defense.
- Wanawake walifundishwa mbinu za kujihami.The women were taught self defense techniques.
- Wakulima walijihami kwa mikuki dhidi ya wezi.The farmers armed themselves with spears against thieves.
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