kujijengea

How to say it

Meaning

To build something for one’s own benefit, such as a house, or to develop a quality, habit or reputation over time.

Good to know

Reflexive applicative of kujenga, to build: kujijengea nyumba, to build oneself a house; kujijengea heshima, to earn respect; kujijengea tabia, to form a habit.

Examples

• Alijijengea nyumba kwa akiba ya miaka kumi.He built himself a house with ten years of savings.
• Msanii huyo amejijengea jina kubwa Afrika Mashariki.That artist has made a big name for himself in East Africa.
• Ni vizuri kujijengea tabia ya kusoma kila siku.It is good to build the habit of reading every day.