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angalizo

ah-ngah-LEE-zoh

How to say it

Swahiliangalizoah-ngah-LEE-zoh
Englishcaution, warning; remark
Frenchmise en garde, avertissement; remarque

Meaning

A word of caution given so that people pay attention to a risk or a point they might overlook.

Good to know

Plural maangalizo. Usually with kutoa, to give: kutoa angalizo, to sound a note of caution. Built on kuangalia, to look at; onyo is a stronger warning.

Examples

  • Daktari alitoa angalizo kuhusu matumizi ya dawa hiyo.The doctor gave a warning about the use of that medicine.
  • Kabla ya mtihani, mwalimu alitupa maangalizo machache.Before the exam, the teacher gave us a few words of caution.
  • Angalizo hili lisipuuzwe na wazazi.Parents should not ignore this warning.

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