makusudi
mah-koo-SOO-dee
How to say it
Swahilimakusudimah-koo-SOO-dee
Englishintentionally, on purpose
Frenchexprès, intentionnellement
Meaning
Done deliberately and knowingly rather than by accident; as a noun it is the intention or purpose behind an act.
Good to know
Mostly in kwa makusudi, on purpose; kwa makusudi kabisa is quite deliberately. It is the plural of kusudi, aim, intention.
Examples
- Alivunja kikombe kwa makusudi.He broke the cup on purpose.
- Sikukukanyaga kwa makusudi, samahani.I did not step on you on purpose, sorry.
- Walichelewa makusudi ili wasikutane naye.They came late on purpose so as not to meet him.
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