kujipambanua
koo-jee-pah-mbah-NOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilikujipambanuakoo-jee-pah-mbah-NOO-ahsoon
Englishto distinguish oneself, to stand outsoon
Frenchse distinguer, se démarquersoon
Meaning
To make oneself clearly different from others through one’s actions, qualities or views, so that people take notice.
Good to know
Reflexive of kupambanua, to tell apart. Often followed by kwa: alijipambanua kwa uchapakazi, he stood out for his hard work.
Examples
- Mwanafunzi huyo alijipambanua kwa bidii yake darasani.That student stood out for his hard work in class.
- Kila mgombea anajaribu kujipambanua na wenzake.Every candidate tries to set himself apart from the others.
- Kampuni ndogo lazima zijipambanue ili zipate wateja.Small companies must stand out to win customers.
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