hadhara

How to say it

Meaning

in public, or in the presence of others.

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Used in the phrase hadhara ya (watu), 'in the presence of (people)', and the adverb hadharani, 'publicly, in an open meeting'.

Examples

• Alizungumza hadhara ya watu wote.He spoke in front of everyone.
• Mkutano ulifanyika hadharani.The meeting was held in public.
• Hataki kusema jambo hilo hadhara ya watu.He doesn't want to say that in public.