kuzeeka
koo-zeh-EH-kah
How to say it
Swahilikuzeekakoo-zeh-EH-kahsoon
Englishto age, to grow oldsoon
Frenchvieillir
Meaning
To become old, or to show the signs of age. It is also used of things that wear out or grow outdated.
Good to know
Intransitive, related to mzee, old person: amezeeka, he has grown old; kuzeeka mapema, to age early. Old age is uzee.
Examples
- Babu amezeeka lakini bado ana nguvu.Grandfather has grown old but is still strong.
- Kila mtu anaogopa kuzeeka peke yake.Everyone fears growing old alone.
- Nyumba hii imezeeka na inahitaji ukarabati.This house has aged and needs repair.
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