kusudi
koo-SOO-dee
How to say it
Swahilikusudikoo-SOO-deesoon
Frenchbut, intention ; exprèssoon
Meaning
The reason for doing something or the result one means to reach; kwa kusudi means deliberately.
Good to know
Plural makusudi, which also means on purpose (alifanya makusudi). Kwa kusudi la is for the purpose of, and ili kusudi means so that.
Examples
- Kusudi la mkutano huu ni kupanga bajeti.The purpose of this meeting is to plan the budget.
- Hakuvunja kikombe kwa kusudi.He did not break the cup on purpose.
- Kila mtu ana kusudi lake maishani.Everyone has a purpose in life.
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