Swahili
elekeza
e-le-KE-za
How to say it
Swahilielekezae-le-KE-zasoon
Englishto guidesoon
Frenchdirigersoon
Meaning
to direct, guide, or point someone toward something, giving instructions on where to go or what to do.
Good to know
an applicative/causative form built on elekea, to face or head toward.
Examples
- Polisi alimwelekeza dereva njia sahihi.The police officer directed the driver to the correct route.
- Mwalimu alitueleza jinsi ya kuelekeza wageni.The teacher explained to us how to give directions to visitors.
- Je, unaweza kunielekeza kwenye kituo cha basi?Can you direct me to the bus station?
- Hawakumwelekeza vizuri, akapotea njiani.They didn't direct him properly, so he got lost on the way.
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