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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