kujizolea
koo-jee-zoh-LEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikujizoleakoo-jee-zoh-LEH-ah
Englishto win, to gain, to garner (for oneself)
Frenchremporter, gagner, s’attirer
Meaning
To gather up or win something for oneself, such as votes, points, prizes, fans or fame.
Good to know
Reflexive of kuzolea, from kuzoa, to scoop up, with ji, for oneself. Very common with umaarufu: kujizolea umaarufu, to win fame; kujizolea mashabiki, to win fans.
Examples
- Mwimbaji huyo amejizolea mashabiki wengi kwa muda mfupi.The singer has won many fans in a short time.
- Timu yetu ilijizolea pointi tatu muhimu jana.Our team picked up three important points yesterday.
- Filamu hiyo ilijizolea tuzo nne.The film won four awards.
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