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Swahili

isilahi

ee-see-LAH-hee

How to say it

Swahiliisilahiee-see-LAH-heesoon
Englishtermsoon
Frenchtermesoon

Meaning

a technical term or specialized word used within a particular field.

Good to know

used in academic or professional contexts to talk about specialist vocabulary.

Examples

  • Kila taaluma ina isilahi zake maalum.Every profession has its own specialized terms.
  • Wanafunzi walijifunza isilahi mpya za sheria.The students learned new legal terms.
  • Je, unaweza kunielezea isilahi hii ya kiuchumi?Can you explain this economic term to me?
  • Kamusi ile ina orodha ndefu ya isilahi za sayansi.That dictionary has a long list of scientific terms.

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