kurefusha
koo-reh-FOO-shah
How to say it
Swahilikurefushakoo-reh-FOO-shah
Englishto lengthen, to extend, to prolong
Frenchallonger, prolonger
Meaning
To make something longer in length or in time, such as a road, a rope, a stay, a contract or a life.
Good to know
The causative of kurefuka, to become long. Dawa za kurefusha maisha is the everyday name for the drugs that keep people with HIV alive (ARVs).
Examples
- Fundi alirefusha suruali yangu kidogo.The tailor lengthened my trousers a little.
- Serikali imerefusha muda wa kulipa kodi.The government has extended the deadline for paying tax.
- Mazoezi yanaweza kurefusha maisha yako.Exercise can prolong your life.
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