kanuni
kah-NOO-nee
How to say it
Swahilikanunikah-NOO-neesoon
Englishrule, regulation; principlesoon
Frenchrègle, règlement ; principesoon
Meaning
A rule that says how something must be done, such as the regulations made under a law, or a basic principle.
Good to know
Plural also kanuni. Sheria na kanuni means laws and regulations, and kanuni za mchezo are the rules of a game.
Examples
- Wachezaji wote lazima wafuate kanuni za mchezo.All players must follow the rules of the game.
- Waziri amesaini kanuni mpya za usafiri.The minister has signed new transport regulations.
- Kanuni ya kwanza ya biashara ni kumheshimu mteja.The first rule of business is to respect the customer.
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