kumalizia
koo-mah-lee-ZEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikumaliziakoo-mah-lee-ZEE-ah
Englishto finish off, to complete; to end with
Frenchachever, terminer; finir par
Meaning
To do the last part of something so that it is complete, or to end an event or a speech with a particular thing.
Good to know
Applicative of kumaliza, to finish. Kumalizia na or kwa means to end with: tulimalizia kwa chai, we finished with tea. It is also used for completing a building: kumalizia nyumba.
Examples
- Nimebakiza ukurasa mmoja tu kumalizia kitabu hiki.I have only one page left to finish this book.
- Sherehe ilimalizia kwa ngoma za asili.The celebration ended with traditional dances.
- Anahitaji saruji zaidi ili kumalizia nyumba yake.He needs more cement to finish his house.
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