kujinyima
koo-jee-NYEE-mah
How to say it
Swahilikujinyimakoo-jee-NYEE-mah
Englishto deny oneself, to go without
Frenchse priver (de)
Meaning
To choose not to have something one wants or needs, often to save money or for the sake of others.
Good to know
Reflexive of kunyima, to deny: kujinyima chakula, to go without food; alijinyima ili watoto wasome, she went without so that the children could study.
Examples
- Wazazi walijinyima ili kulipa ada ya shule.The parents went without in order to pay school fees.
- Alijinyima starehe ili kujenga nyumba.He denied himself pleasures in order to build a house.
- Kujinyima usingizi ni hatari kwa afya.Depriving yourself of sleep is dangerous for your health.
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