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Swahili

bahatisho

ba-ha-TI-sho

How to say it

Swahilibahatishoba-ha-TI-shosoon
Englishguessworksoon
Frenchconjecturesoon

Meaning

guesswork, or a risky, speculative venture.

Good to know

also used commercially for adventurism/speculation.

Examples

  • Jibu lake lilikuwa bahatisho tu.His answer was just a guess.
  • Uwekezaji huo ulikuwa bahatisho kubwa.That investment was a big gamble.
  • Usifanye maamuzi kwa bahatisho.Don't make decisions by guesswork.

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