kustaafu
koo-stah-AH-foo
How to say it
Swahilikustaafukoo-stah-AH-foosoon
Englishto retiresoon
Frenchprendre sa retraitesoon
Meaning
To stop working at a job or a sport, usually because of age or after long service.
Good to know
Kustaafu kazi or kustaafu soka is to retire from work or from football; umri wa kustaafu is retirement age. Mstaafu is a retired person, and pensheni or mafao are retirement benefits.
Examples
- Baba yangu anatarajia kustaafu mwaka ujao.My father expects to retire next year.
- Mchezaji huyo ametangaza kustaafu soka.That player has announced his retirement from football.
- Umri wa kustaafu kwa walimu ni miaka sitini.The retirement age for teachers is sixty.
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