kusudio
koo-soo-DEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilikusudiokoo-soo-DEE-oh
Frenchintention, but; (droit) avis d’intention
Meaning
What a person means or plans to do, and in court a formal notice that a party intends to take a step, such as an appeal.
Good to know
Plural makusudio (ji/ma class). Kusudio la kukata rufaa is a notice of intention to appeal; kusudi is the more general word for purpose.
Examples
- Mawakili waliwasilisha kusudio la kukata rufaa mahakamani.The lawyers filed a notice of intention to appeal in court.
- Kusudio lake lilikuwa kuwasaidia watoto yatima.His intention was to help orphans.
- Makusudio ya mradi huu yameandikwa wazi.The aims of this project are written out clearly.
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