uimarishaji
oo-ee-mah-ree-SHAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliuimarishajioo-ee-mah-ree-SHAH-jee
Frenchrenforcement, consolidation
Meaning
The act of making something stronger or more stable, such as a sector, an institution, a building or a shoreline.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kuimarisha, to strengthen. Followed by wa: uimarishaji wa huduma za afya, the strengthening of health services; uimarishaji wa ulinzi, reinforcing security.
Examples
- Serikali imetenga fedha kwa uimarishaji wa barabara.The government has set aside money for strengthening roads.
- Uimarishaji wa ulinzi mipakani umeanza.The reinforcement of border security has begun.
- Mradi huu unalenga uimarishaji wa kilimo cha umwagiliaji.This project aims at strengthening irrigated farming.
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