maendeleo
mah-eh-ndeh-LEH-oh
How to say it
Swahilimaendeleomah-eh-ndeh-LEH-oh
Englishdevelopment, progress
Frenchdéveloppement, progrès
Meaning
Growth and improvement over time, in a country's economy and services or in a person's life, studies and skills.
Good to know
A plural noun with ma- agreement: maendeleo makubwa. From kuendelea, to go on, to progress; miradi ya maendeleo are development projects.
Examples
- Barabara mpya italeta maendeleo katika kijiji chetu.The new road will bring development to our village.
- Mwalimu aliwaeleza wazazi maendeleo ya watoto wao shuleni.The teacher told the parents about their children's progress at school.
- Elimu ni ufunguo wa maendeleo.Education is the key to development.
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