kuongezea
koo-oh-ngeh-ZEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuongezeakoo-oh-ngeh-ZEH-ahsoon
Frenchajouter à, rajouter ; en outresoon
Meaning
To add something to what is already there, or to give someone more of something, such as time, money or strength.
Good to know
The applicative of kuongeza, to add: kumuongezea mshahara, to raise his pay. Kwa kuongezea opens a sentence and means in addition.
Examples
- Mama alianza kuniongezea chakula kila jioni.Mother began giving me more food every evening.
- Kampuni imewaongezea wafanyakazi mishahara.The company has raised the workers’ salaries.
- Kwa kuongezea, mradi huu utaleta ajira.In addition, this project will bring jobs.
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