kujipatia
koo-jee-pah-TEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikujipatiakoo-jee-pah-TEE-ah
Englishto get for oneself, to obtain, earn
Frenchse procurer, obtenir, gagner
Meaning
To get something for one’s own use or benefit, such as money, a living, fame or property, by fair means or foul.
Good to know
The reflexive ji of kupatia, to get for: kujipatia kipato, to earn an income; kujipatia fedha kwa udanganyifu, to obtain money by fraud (a legal phrase).
Examples
- Anauza mboga ili kujipatia riziki.She sells vegetables to earn a living.
- Alijipatia umaarufu kupitia wimbo mmoja.He won fame through a single song.
- Wezi hao walijipatia mali kwa udanganyifu.The thieves obtained property by fraud.
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