bayana
bah-YAH-nah
How to say it
Swahilibayanabah-YAH-nah
Englishclear, plain; clearly, openly
Frenchclair, évident; clairement, ouvertement
Meaning
Clear and open so that everyone can see or understand, with nothing hidden; as an adverb, clearly or openly.
Good to know
It does not change for class. Kuweka bayana is to make clear, and kueleza bayana to explain clearly; dhahiri is a close synonym.
Examples
- Kocha ameweka bayana malengo ya msimu huu.The coach has made this season’s goals clear.
- Aliyaeleza mambo yote bayana mbele ya kamati.He explained everything clearly before the committee.
- Ukweli sasa uko bayana kwa kila mtu.The truth is now plain to everyone.
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