kusaidiana
koo-sah-ee-dee-AH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikusaidianakoo-sah-ee-dee-AH-nah
Frenchs’entraider; se compléter
Meaning
Of two or more people or things, to give help to each other, or to work together so that each makes up for what the other lacks.
Good to know
Reciprocal of kusaidia, to help. Takes na for the partner: kusaidiana na majirani. Vikundi vya kusaidiana are mutual aid groups.
Examples
- Majirani wazuri husaidiana wakati wa shida.Good neighbors help one another in hard times.
- Wanafunzi wanashauriwa kusaidiana katika masomo.Students are advised to help each other with their studies.
- Kilimo na ufugaji vinasaidiana katika kijiji hiki.Farming and livestock keeping complement each other in this village.
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