kurejesha
koo-reh-JEH-shah
How to say it
Swahilikurejeshakoo-reh-JEH-shah
Englishto return, give back; to restore
Frenchrendre, restituer ; rétablir
Meaning
To give or bring something back to where or to whom it belongs, or to bring back a former state, such as peace, order or trust.
Good to know
The causative of kurejea, to return. Kurejesha fedha is to pay money back, kurejesha amani to restore peace, and kurejeshwa is to be returned or sent home.
Examples
- Tafadhali kumbuka kurejesha kitabu maktaba.Please remember to return the book to the library.
- Polisi walifika haraka kurejesha utulivu.The police arrived quickly to restore calm.
- Serikali imeahidi kurejesha ardhi kwa wakulima.The government has promised to give the land back to the farmers.
Forms
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