kujiuzulu

How to say it

Meaning

To give up a job or an office of one’s own will, often after pressure or a scandal.

Good to know

Kujiuzulu nafasi or wadhifa is to resign a post; the noun is the same, kujiuzulu kwake, his resignation. It comes from the Arabic and takes no object after it besides the post.

Examples

• Waziri ametangaza kujiuzulu baada ya kashfa hiyo.The minister has announced his resignation after the scandal.
• Wananchi wanamtaka meya ajiuzulu.The citizens want the mayor to resign.
• Kocha alijiuzulu baada ya timu kushindwa mara tano.The coach stepped down after the team lost five times.

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ajiuzulu