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Bidii

bee-DEE-ee /bi.ˈdi.i/

"Bidii" is Sheng for diligence (also: hard work, effort).

Meaning

  1. noun diligence, hard work, effort. Effort applied consistently. 'Kwa bidii' means with dedication — the word teachers and parents reach for.

Examples

  • Alijenga biashara kwa bidii. He built the business through hard work.
  • Soma kwa bidii, utafaulu. Study diligently, you'll pass.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

Arabic 'bidaya'?/Swahili 'bidii' (diligence).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Bidii

What does Bidii mean in Sheng?

"Bidii" is Sheng for diligence (also: hard work, effort). Effort applied consistently. 'Kwa bidii' means with dedication — the word teachers and parents reach for.

How do you use Bidii in a sentence?

"Alijenga biashara kwa bidii." means "He built the business through hard work."

How do you pronounce Bidii?

Say it bee-DEE-ee (/bi.ˈdi.i/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Bidii come from?

Arabic 'bidaya'?/Swahili 'bidii' (diligence).

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