mshikamano

How to say it

Meaning

The feeling and practice of standing together and supporting one another, as members of a family, a nation or a group do.

Good to know

M/mi class noun, no common plural. Kudumisha mshikamano is to keep unity; it is often paired with amani and upendo: amani, upendo na mshikamano, peace, love and solidarity.

Examples

• Wananchi walionyesha mshikamano kwa kuwasaidia waathirika wa moto.The citizens showed solidarity by helping the victims of the fire.
• Mshikamano wa familia yetu ulitusaidia wakati mgumu.Our family's unity helped us through a hard time.
• Wafanyakazi waligoma kwa mshikamano na wenzao.The workers went on strike in solidarity with their colleagues.

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