kustahimili

How to say it

Meaning

To bear pain, hardship or pressure without giving way, or for a plant, building or material to withstand heat, drought or disaster.

Good to know

Takes a direct object or stands alone: kustahimili maumivu, to bear pain; mbegu zinazostahimili ukame, drought-resistant seeds. The noun ustahimilivu means endurance, resilience.

Examples

• Mbegu hizi zinastahimili ukame kwa muda mrefu.These seeds withstand drought for a long time.
• Hakuweza kustahimili maumivu, akaanza kulia.He could not bear the pain and began to cry.
• Wananchi wamestahimili bei za juu kwa miezi mingi.People have endured high prices for many months.

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