kutilia
koo-tee-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikutiliakoo-tee-LEE-ah
Meaning
Applied form of kutia, to put: to put something into or onto something for a purpose; mostly heard in set phrases such as kutilia maanani, to take into account.
Good to know
Almost always in fixed pairings: kutilia maanani, to take into account; kutilia mkazo, to stress; kutilia shaka, to doubt; kutilia saini, to sign. The passive is kutiliwa.
Examples
- Tafadhali tilia maanani ushauri wa daktari wako.Please take your doctor's advice into account.
- Walimu walitilia mkazo umuhimu wa kusoma kila siku.The teachers stressed the importance of reading every day.
- Wengi wametilia shaka ahadi hizo za mgombea.Many have cast doubt on those promises of the candidate.
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