kutimiza

How to say it

Meaning

To carry out fully something promised or required, or to reach a goal; also to reach an age or a number.

Good to know

Takes a direct object: kutimiza ahadi, to keep a promise; kutimiza ndoto, to fulfill a dream; kutimiza miaka kumi, to turn ten. Timamu means complete, whole.

Examples

• Rais ametimiza ahadi yake ya kujenga hospitali.The president has kept his promise to build a hospital.
• Alifanya kazi kwa bidii ili kutimiza ndoto zake.She worked hard to fulfill her dreams.
• Mtoto wetu ametimiza miaka mitano leo.Our child turned five today.

Forms

timiza