chaguo
chah-GOO-oh
How to say it
Swahilichaguochah-GOO-oh
Englishchoice, option
Frenchchoix libre
Meaning
The thing or person someone picks from several, or one of the possibilities one can pick; chaguo la kwanza is the first choice.
Good to know
Ji class noun, plural machaguo: chaguo langu, my choice. It comes from kuchagua, to choose; uchaguzi is an election or selection.
Examples
- Kwa kocha, kipa huyu ndiye chaguo la kwanza.For the coach, this goalkeeper is the first choice.
- Hatuna chaguo jingine ila kusubiri.We have no other option but to wait.
- Chakula hiki ni chaguo zuri kwa watoto.This food is a good choice for children.
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