kutetea

How to say it

Meaning

To speak or act in support of a person, a right or a cause, or to try to keep a title or a seat against challengers.

Good to know

Takes a direct object: kutetea haki, to defend rights; kutetea ubingwa, to defend a title. A defender or advocate is mtetezi, and bingwa mtetezi is the defending champion.

Examples

• Wakili atamtetea mshtakiwa mahakamani.The lawyer will defend the accused in court.
• Chama hiki kinatetea haki za wafanyakazi.This union stands up for workers' rights.
• Mbunge huyo atatetea kiti chake katika uchaguzi ujao.That MP will defend his seat in the next election.

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