kukidhi
koo-KEE-dhee
How to say it
Swahilikukidhikoo-KEE-dhee
Frenchsatisfaire, répondre à, remplir
Meaning
To be enough for what is needed or asked, such as the needs of people, the demand of a market or the conditions of a job.
Good to know
Takes its object directly: kukidhi mahitaji, to meet the needs; kukidhi vigezo, to meet the criteria. The negative is often haikidhi, it is not enough.
Examples
- Mshahara wake haukidhi mahitaji ya familia.His salary does not meet the family's needs.
- Kiwanda kinazalisha sukari ya kutosha kukidhi soko.The factory produces enough sugar to supply the market.
- Waombaji wote walikidhi vigezo vya kazi.All the applicants met the job requirements.
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