kusimamia
koo-see-mah-MEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikusimamiakoo-see-mah-MEE-ahsoon
Englishto supervise, to oversee, to managesoon
Frenchsuperviser, gérersoon
Meaning
To be in charge of people or work and make sure it is done properly, as a manager, a supervisor or a guardian does.
Good to know
From kusimama, to stand. Takes a direct object: kusimamia mradi, to oversee a project. A supervisor is msimamizi, and supervision is usimamizi.
Examples
- Mama yangu anasimamia duka la familia.My mother manages the family shop.
- Walimu wawili watasimamia mtihani huu.Two teachers will supervise this exam.
- Kazi yake ni kusimamia ujenzi wa daraja.His job is to oversee the building of the bridge.
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