kusindikiza
koo-see-ndee-KEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikusindikizakoo-see-ndee-KEE-zahsoon
Englishto escort, to accompany; to see offsoon
Frenchescorter, accompagner; raccompagnersoon
Meaning
To go with someone on their way, to protect them or to show respect, or to walk with a guest part of the way home.
Good to know
The object is the person escorted: kumsindikiza mgeni, to see a guest off. Kusindikiza is also said of cars and soldiers escorting a leader.
Examples
- Nilimsindikiza rafiki yangu hadi kituo cha basi.I walked my friend to the bus stop.
- Askari walisindikiza gari la rais.Soldiers escorted the president’s car.
- Ni desturi kusindikiza wageni wanapoondoka.It is the custom to see guests off when they leave.
The same word in
Forms
kusindikizwa (passive of kusindikiza, to escort)
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