uendelevu

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Meaning

The ability of something to continue over a long time without running out or collapsing, such as a business, a project or the environment.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from endelevu, lasting, sustainable. Followed by wa: uendelevu wa mradi, the sustainability of a project; maendeleo endelevu, sustainable development.

Examples

• Wafadhili wanataka kuona uendelevu wa mradi huo.The donors want to see that project's sustainability.
• Uendelevu wa biashara unategemea wateja waaminifu.A business's continuity depends on loyal customers.
• Tunapaswa kulinda uendelevu wa misitu yetu.We must protect the sustainability of our forests.