amri

How to say it

Meaning

an order or command; also authority, power, or rule over others.

Good to know

a very common word, e.g. amri ya rais (presidential order) or ana amri (he holds authority).

Examples

• Aliwapa askari amri ya kushambulia.He gave the soldiers the order to attack.
• Ana amri juu yao.He has power over them.
• Amri hiyo ilitolewa jana.That order was given yesterday.
• Je, unashika amri za nani?Whose orders do you obey?