kumaliza
koo-mah-LEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikumalizakoo-mah-LEE-zah
Englishto finish, to complete
Frenchfinir, terminer
Meaning
To bring something to an end or complete it; also to use something up or to finish a course of study.
Good to know
It takes a noun or an infinitive: kumaliza kazi, to finish the work; amemaliza kula, he has finished eating. For something that comes to an end use kumalizika or kuisha.
Examples
- Nimemaliza kazi yangu ya leo.I have finished my work for today.
- Alimaliza chuo kikuu mwaka jana.She finished university last year.
- Tunahitaji kumaliza mradi huu kabla ya Ijumaa.We need to finish this project before Friday.
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