badiliko
bah-dee-LEE-koh
How to say it
Swahilibadilikobah-dee-LEE-koh
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Meaning
An alteration or a shift from one state to another, such as a change in prices, in a law or in a person’s life.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun; the plural mabadiliko is far more common: mabadiliko ya tabianchi, climate change. From kubadilika, to change.
Examples
- Badiliko hili litaanza kutumika mwezi ujao.This change will take effect next month.
- Tunahitaji badiliko la kweli katika uongozi.We need real change in the leadership.
- Kila badiliko huleta changamoto zake.Every change brings its own challenges.
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