kusimamia kidete
koo-see-mah-MEE-ah kee-DEH-teh
How to say it
Swahilikusimamia kidetekoo-see-mah-MEE-ah kee-DEH-tehsoon
Englishto stand firm on, to defend firmlysoon
Frenchdéfendre fermement, tenir bon sursoon
Meaning
To support or insist on a matter firmly and without giving way, especially in a debate or a dispute.
Good to know
Takes the matter as object: kusimamia kidete suala, to stand firm on an issue. Kidete means firmly; kusimama kidete, without an object, is to stand firm.
Examples
- Wananchi wako tayari kusimamia kidete haki yao ya ardhi.The people are ready to stand firm for their land rights.
- Ni wajibu wa kiongozi kusimamia kidete ukweli.It is a leader’s duty to defend the truth firmly.
- Wabunge waliahidi kusimamia kidete maslahi ya wakulima.The MPs promised to defend the farmers’ interests firmly.
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