kielimu
kee-eh-LEE-moo
How to say it
Swahilikielimukee-eh-LEE-moo
Englisheducational; educationally, in education
Frenchéducatif; sur le plan de l’éducation
Meaning
Describes something that has to do with education or learning, or says how a person or place fares in terms of schooling.
Good to know
It does not change with the noun: vipindi vya kielimu, educational programs. As an adverb: wameachwa nyuma kielimu, they have been left behind in education.
Examples
- Redio hii ina vipindi vingi vya kielimu.This radio station has many educational programs.
- Mkoa wetu uko nyuma kielimu ukilinganisha na mingine.Our region lags behind in education compared with others.
- Safari hiyo ilikuwa ya kielimu kwa wanafunzi.That trip was educational for the students.
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