hoja
HOH-jah
How to say it
SwahilihojaHOH-jah
Englishargument, point; motion (in parliament)
Frenchargument ; motion (au parlement)
Meaning
A point or reason put forward in a discussion, a court case or a debate; in parliament, a motion put to the members for a decision.
Good to know
Plural hoja (hoja hizi). Kutoa hoja is to make a point, kujibu hoja is to answer the arguments, and hoja binafsi is a private member’s motion. Huja is an older form.
Examples
- Hoja yake ilikuwa na mantiki sana.His argument made a lot of sense.
- Mbunge aliwasilisha hoja bungeni jana.The member of parliament tabled a motion yesterday.
- Wakili alijibu hoja zote za upande wa mashtaka.The lawyer answered all the prosecution’s arguments.
Forms
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