Swahili
tengemaa
te-nge-MA-a
How to say it
Swahilitengemaate-nge-MA-asoon
Englishto settle downsoon
Frenchse stabilisersoon
Meaning
to settle down or return to a state of peace and stability, especially after a war or disaster.
Good to know
used of a country or community recovering calm after upheaval.
Examples
- Nchi ilianza kutengemaa baada ya vita.The country began to settle down after the war.
- Maisha bado hayajatengemaa mjini.Life has not yet settled down in the city.
- Je, uchumi utatengemaa mwaka huu?Will the economy stabilize this year?
- Familia yao ilitengemaa baada ya miaka migumu.Their family found peace after difficult years.
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