ustahimilivu
oo-stah-hee-mee-LEE-voo
How to say it
Swahiliustahimilivuoo-stah-hee-mee-LEE-voo
Englishendurance, resilience; tolerance
Meaning
The ability to bear hardship, pain or pressure for a long time without giving up, or to recover after it. It is used of athletes, grieving families and communities facing change.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kustahimili, to endure. Uvumilivu, patience, is close; ustahimilivu stresses lasting strength.
Examples
- Mbio ndefu zinahitaji ustahimilivu mkubwa.Long distance running demands great endurance.
- Tunawaombea ustahimilivu katika kipindi hiki kigumu.We pray for strength for you in this difficult time.
- Mradi huu unalenga kuongeza ustahimilivu wa wakulima.This project aims to increase farmers’ resilience.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.