kujitafutia
koo-jee-tah-foo-TEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikujitafutiakoo-jee-tah-foo-TEE-ah
Frenchchercher pour soi-même; gagner sa vie
Meaning
To look for or obtain something for one’s own benefit, such as a living, fame or support. It often describes people working to support themselves.
Good to know
Reflexive applicative of kutafuta, to look for: kujitafutia riziki, to earn one’s own living; kujitafutia umaarufu, to seek fame for oneself. It is close to kujipatia, to get for oneself.
Examples
- Vijana wengi huhamia mjini kujitafutia riziki.Many young people move to town to earn a living.
- Anafanya biashara ndogo ili kujitafutia kipato.She runs a small business to earn an income for herself.
- Wanasiasa wengine hutumia matukio hayo kujitafutia umaarufu.Some politicians use such events to seek fame for themselves.
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