kujitahidi
koo-jee-tah-HEE-dee
How to say it
Swahilikujitahidikoo-jee-tah-HEE-deesoon
Frenchs’efforcer, faire des effortssoon
Meaning
To put in great effort to do something well or to reach a goal, even when it is hard.
Good to know
Followed by an infinitive: kujitahidi kufanya, to strive to do. Juhudi and jitihada are effort; jitahidi! means try hard!.
Examples
- Jitahidi kufika mapema kesho.Try hard to arrive early tomorrow.
- Wanafunzi wanajitahidi kufaulu mitihani.The students are striving to pass their exams.
- Alijitahidi sana lakini hakushinda.He tried very hard but did not win.
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