kumalizana
koo-mah-lee-ZAH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikumalizanakoo-mah-lee-ZAH-nah
Meaning
Of two parties, to settle what is between them, such as a deal, a debt or a dispute, or to finish their relationship.
Good to know
Reciprocal of kumaliza, to finish, with na: kumalizana na klabu, to finalize a deal with a club; tumemalizana, we are done, we are quits.
Examples
- Mchezaji huyo amemalizana na klabu yake mpya.That player has finalized his deal with his new club.
- Tulimalizana kuhusu deni lile kwa amani.We settled that debt between us peacefully.
- Nimemalizana naye, sitaki kumwona tena.I am finished with him, I do not want to see him again.
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