kukusudia
koo-koo-soo-DEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikukusudiakoo-koo-soo-DEE-ahsoon
Englishto intend, to mean tosoon
Frenchavoir l'intention de, vouloirsoon
Meaning
To have something in mind as a purpose, so that an act is done on purpose and not by accident.
Good to know
Takes an infinitive or an object: kukusudia kwenda, to intend to go. Bila kukusudia means unintentionally, and kuua bila kukusudia is manslaughter; makusudi means on purpose.
Examples
- Samahani sana, sikukusudia kukuumiza hata kidogo.I am very sorry, I did not mean to hurt you at all.
- Tunakusudia kufungua tawi jipya mwakani.We intend to open a new branch next year.
- Alimgonga mwenzake bila kukusudia wakati wa mchezo.He hit his teammate unintentionally during the game.
Forms
kukusudiwa (passive of kukusudia, to intend)
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