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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