kutunza
koo-TOO-nzah
How to say it
Swahilikutunzakoo-TOO-nzah
Englishto look after, take care of; to keep
Frenchprendre soin de, s’occuper de ; garder
Meaning
To care for a person, an animal or a thing so it stays well, or to keep something safe, such as money, a secret or records.
Good to know
Kutunza watoto is to look after children, kutunza siri is to keep a secret, and kutunza mazingira is to protect the environment. Mtunzaji is a caretaker; kutunzwa is to be cared for.
Examples
- Bibi alitusaidia kutunza watoto wakati wa likizo.Grandmother helped us look after the children during the holidays.
- Ni vigumu kwake kutunza siri.It is hard for him to keep a secret.
- Wakulima wanafundishwa kutunza udongo.Farmers are being taught to take care of the soil.
The same word in
Forms
Not yet checked by a native speaker.