kutafutia
koo-tah-foo-TEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikutafutiakoo-tah-foo-TEE-ah
Meaning
To look for something on behalf of someone or by some means; kutafutia ufumbuzi is to look for a solution to a problem.
Good to know
The applicative of kutafuta, to look for: kumtafutia kazi, to look for a job for him; kutafutia ufumbuzi migogoro, to find solutions to disputes.
Examples
- Wazazi wake walimtafutia kazi mjini.His parents found him a job in town.
- Serikali inatafutia ufumbuzi tatizo la maji.The government is seeking a solution to the water problem.
- Nisaidie kumtafutia mtoto shule nzuri.Help me find a good school for the child.
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