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kujikimu

koo-jee-KEE-moo

How to say it

Swahilikujikimukoo-jee-KEE-moo
Englishto make a living, to support oneself
Frenchsubvenir à ses besoins, gagner sa vie

Meaning

To earn or produce just enough to meet one’s basic needs and those of one’s family.

Good to know

Kilimo cha kujikimu, subsistence farming; fedha za kujikimu, living money, pocket money for students; kujikimu kimaisha, to make ends meet.

Examples

  • Anauza mboga ili kujikimu na familia yake.She sells vegetables to support herself and her family.
  • Wanafunzi hupewa posho ya kujikimu kila mwezi.Students are given a living allowance every month.
  • Wengi hapa wanafanya kilimo cha kujikimu.Many here practice subsistence farming.

Forms

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