kujilinda
koo-jee-LEE-ndah
How to say it
Swahilikujilindakoo-jee-LEE-ndahsoon
Englishto protect oneself, to defend oneselfsoon
Frenchse protéger, se défendresoon
Meaning
To keep oneself safe from harm, attack or illness; in sport, to play defensively.
Good to know
The reflexive of kulinda, to guard: kujilinda dhidi ya malaria, to protect oneself against malaria. Mchezo wa kujilinda is a defensive game.
Examples
- Tumia chandarua kujilinda na mbu.Use a mosquito net to protect yourself from mosquitoes.
- Alijifunza karate ili kujilinda.She learned karate in order to defend herself.
- Timu ilicheza kwa kujilinda kipindi chote cha pili.The team played defensively for the whole second half.
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