kutosheleza

How to say it

Meaning

To give as much as is needed, so that a need, a demand or a person is fully satisfied.

Good to know

Causative of kutosha, to be enough; takes its object directly: kutosheleza mahitaji, to meet the needs. Kujitosheleza is to be self-sufficient.

Examples

• Mavuno ya mwaka huu yatatosheleza mahitaji ya kijiji.This year's harvest will meet the village's needs.
• Chakula hiki hakitoshelezi watu wote.This food is not enough for all the people.
• Majibu yake hayakutosheleza kamati.His answers did not satisfy the committee.

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