kupendekeza
koo-peh-ndeh-KEH-zah
How to say it
Swahilikupendekezakoo-peh-ndeh-KEH-zah
Englishto propose, recommend, suggest
Frenchproposer, recommander, suggérer
Meaning
To put forward an idea, a plan or a person for others to consider or accept.
Good to know
Often followed by kwamba or a subjunctive: alipendekeza tuondoke, she suggested that we leave. Pendekezo is a proposal (plural mapendekezo), and inayopendekezwa means proposed.
Examples
- Kamati iliamua kupendekeza majina matatu.The committee decided to put forward three names.
- Daktari anaweza kupendekeza dawa nyingine.The doctor may recommend another medicine.
- Ningependa kupendekeza tukutane kesho asubuhi.I would like to suggest that we meet tomorrow morning.
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