shukuru

How to say it

Meaning

to thank or be grateful; also to console oneself or be resigned and contented.

Good to know

thank, be grateful, tulimshukuru kwa wema wake. We have thanked him for his kindness; console oneself, be contented/ resigned

Examples

• Tulimshukuru kwa wema wake.We thanked him for his kindness.
• Alishukuru hatima aliyopewa licha ya kupoteza kazi.He resigned himself to his fate despite losing his job.
• Je, umemshukuru mwalimu wako leo?Have you thanked your teacher today?
• Hakushukuru hata baada ya kusaidiwa mara nyingi.He did not give thanks even after being helped many times.

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