kutumikia
koo-too-mee-KEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikutumikiakoo-too-mee-KEE-ah
Frenchservir ; purger (une peine)
Meaning
To work for others or for a group, a country or an employer; also to spend the time of a prison sentence or a ban.
Good to know
The applicative of kutumika. Kutumikia wananchi is to serve the people, kutumikia kifungo is to serve a prison term, and kutumikia adhabu is to serve a ban in sport.
Examples
- Aliahidi kutumikia wananchi kwa uaminifu.He promised to serve the people faithfully.
- Mfungwa huyo bado anaendelea kutumikia kifungo chake.That prisoner is still serving his sentence.
- Alijiunga na jeshi ili kutumikia taifa lake.He joined the army to serve his nation.
Forms
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