Swahili
agiza
a-GI-za
How to say it
Swahiliagizaa-GI-zasoon
Englishto ordersoon
Frenchcommandersoon
Meaning
to give an order or instruction; to place an order for goods.
Good to know
used both for commanding someone and for ordering food or merchandise, e.g. agiza chakula (order food).
Examples
- Mkuu aliagiza askari kuondoka.The commander ordered the soldiers to leave.
- Nataka kuagiza chakula.I want to order food.
- Je, umeagiza vitabu vipya?Have you ordered new books?
- Hakuniagiza lolote kabla ya kuondoka.He didn't give me any instructions before leaving.
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