utegemezi

How to say it

Meaning

The state of relying on someone or something else for support, money or supplies, instead of standing on one’s own.

Good to know

U class noun from kutegemea, to depend on. Utegemezi wa misaada, dependence on aid; kupunguza utegemezi, to reduce dependence.

Examples

• Nchi inataka kupunguza utegemezi wa misaada kutoka nje.The country wants to reduce its dependence on foreign aid.
• Utegemezi wa dawa za kulevya ni ugonjwa.Drug dependence is a disease.
• Vijana wanafundishwa kuepuka utegemezi.Young people are taught to avoid dependency.