kujitolea
koo-jee-toh-LEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikujitoleakoo-jee-toh-LEH-ah
Frenchse porter volontaire ; se dévouer
Meaning
To offer one’s time, help, blood or effort freely, without being forced or paid, or to devote oneself fully to a cause.
Good to know
Kujitolea damu is to donate blood and kujitolea mhanga is to sacrifice oneself; kwa kujitolea means voluntarily or with dedication. Mtu wa kujitolea is a volunteer.
Examples
- Vijana wengi wako tayari kujitolea kusafisha soko.Many young people are ready to volunteer to clean the market.
- Aliamua kujitolea damu hospitalini.He decided to donate blood at the hospital.
- Walimu hao wamefundisha kwa kujitolea bila malipo.Those teachers have taught voluntarily without pay.
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