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.
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