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idiom [verb]

Ota mizizi

Maana (Definition)

To become firmly anchored, naturalized, or permanently rooted in a place or culture.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

take firm root / become deeply established

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ota mizizi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphorical Idiom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Utamaduni huo umeota mizizi katika jamii wetu."

Translation: That tradition has taken firm root in our community.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kithiriJenga msingi
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