kutegemea

How to say it

Meaning

To need someone or something for support or to live, or to count on them; also to expect that something will happen.

Good to know

Takes a direct object: anategemea wazazi wake, he depends on his parents. Kwa kutegemea means depending on, and tegemeo is a support someone relies on.

Examples

• Wakulima wengi wanategemea mvua kwa kilimo.Many farmers depend on rain for their crops.
• Unaweza kunitegemea, sitakuangusha hata kidogo.You can rely on me; I will not let you down at all.
• Safari yetu itategemea hali ya hewa.Our trip will depend on the weather.

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