dibaji

How to say it

Meaning

the introduction or preface of a book or letter, or a writer's style.

Good to know

style (of writing); introduction (to a letter or book)

Examples

• Alisoma dibaji ya kitabu kabla ya sura ya kwanza.He read the book's preface before the first chapter.
• Dibaji ya barua yake ilikuwa ya heshima.The opening of his letter was respectful.
• Je, umeandika dibaji ya ripoti yako?Have you written the introduction to your report?
• Mwandishi hakupenda dibaji ndefu.The author didn't like a long preface.