Swahili
hotuba
hoh-TOO-bah
How to say it
Swahilihotubahoh-TOO-bahsoon
Englishspeechsoon
Frenchdiscours, rhétoriquesoon
Meaning
a formal speech or address, especially one given in public.
Good to know
Common in phrases like toa hotuba, 'to deliver a speech'.
Examples
- Rais alitoa hotuba mbele ya bunge.The president delivered a speech before parliament.
- Hotuba yake iliwavutia wasikilizaji wote.His speech captivated all the listeners.
- Je, utaandika hotuba kwa ajili ya harusi?Will you write a speech for the wedding?
- Mwalimu alitoa hotuba fupi kuhusu nidhamu.The teacher gave a short speech about discipline.
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