asasi
ah-SAH-see
How to say it
Swahiliasasiah-SAH-see
Englishorganization, institution
Frenchorganisation, institution
Meaning
An organized body such as a society, association or institution; asasi za kiraia are civil society organizations.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Almost always in asasi za kiraia, civil society organizations; asasi isiyo ya kiserikali is a nongovernmental organization.
Examples
- Asasi za kiraia zimekosoa sheria mpya.Civil society organizations have criticized the new law.
- Asasi hii inasaidia wanawake vijijini.This organization helps women in the villages.
- Serikali itashirikiana na asasi mbalimbali.The government will work with various organizations.
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