tegemezi
teh-geh-MEH-zee
How to say it
Swahilitegemeziteh-geh-MEH-zee
Englishdependent; relied upon, key
Frenchdépendant; sur qui l’on compte
Meaning
Describes someone or something that depends on others, or, in sport and work, someone others depend on.
Good to know
Usually unchanged after its noun: nchi tegemezi, a dependent country; mchezaji tegemezi, a key player. Mtegemezi is a dependant. From kutegemea, to depend on.
Examples
- Nchi nyingi bado ni tegemezi kwa misaada ya nje.Many countries still depend on foreign aid.
- Yeye ni mchezaji tegemezi katika timu yetu.He is a key player in our team.
- Wazee tegemezi wanahitaji msaada wa jamii.Dependent old people need help from the community.
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