aidha
ah-EE-dhah
How to say it
Swahiliaidhaah-EE-dhahsoon
Englishmoreover, furthermore; alsosoon
Frenchde plus, en outre
Meaning
A formal word that adds a further point to what has been said, common at the start of sentences in news and speeches.
Good to know
It usually opens the sentence, often with a comma: Aidha, alisema. Pia and zaidi ya hayo say the same in plainer style.
Examples
- Aidha, mkutano utajadili bajeti ya mwaka ujao.Moreover, the meeting will discuss next year's budget.
- Aidha, wananchi wameombwa kutunza mazingira.Furthermore, citizens have been asked to care for the environment.
- Aidha, shule mpya itafunguliwa mwezi ujao.In addition, a new school will open next month.
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