Swahili
igizo
ee-GEE-zoh
How to say it
Swahiliigizoee-GEE-zohsoon
Englishimitationsoon
Frenchimitationsoon
Meaning
an act of imitation or dramatic performance, such as a play or skit.
Good to know
related to the verb -igiza, to act; used for staged performances rather than everyday mimicry.
Examples
- Wanafunzi walionyesha igizo kuhusu uhuru.The students performed a skit about independence.
- Igizo lile lilifundisha somo muhimu.That play taught an important lesson.
- Hukuona igizo la jana usiku?Didn't you see last night's performance?
- Watapanga igizo jipya wiki ijayo.They will stage a new play next week.
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