Swahili
kikwazo
ki-KWA-zo
How to say it
Swahilikikwazoki-KWA-zosoon
Englishhindrancesoon
Frenchobstaclesoon
Meaning
a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment that stands in the way of something.
Good to know
a very common word, frequently used figuratively for anything blocking progress, e.g. in business or negotiations.
Examples
- Ukosefu wa fedha ni kikwazo kikubwa.Lack of money is a major obstacle.
- Ni vikwazo gani vinavyozuia mradi huu?What obstacles are holding back this project?
- Hatutaruhusu kikwazo chochote kutuzuia.We won't let any obstacle stop us.
- Kikwazo hicho kiliondolewa mwaka jana.That obstacle was removed last year.
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