kutenda

How to say it

Meaning

To carry out an action, often a moral one, such as doing justice or good, or committing a crime or a sin.

Good to know

Kutenda haki is to do justice, kutenda mema to do good, and kutenda kosa to commit an offense. Tendo is a deed, utendaji is performance, and kutendeka is to be done.

Examples

• Viongozi wanapaswa kutenda haki kwa wote.Leaders must do justice to all.
• Tunafundishwa kutenda mema kila siku.We are taught to do good every day.
• Alikiri kutenda kosa hilo mwaka jana.He admitted committing that offense last year.