kiserikali

How to say it

Meaning

Belonging to or done by the government, as against private or religious bodies.

Good to know

Does not change with the noun: taasisi za kiserikali, government institutions; shirika lisilo la kiserikali, a non-governmental organization. Ndoa ya kiserikali is a civil marriage.

Examples

• Anafanya kazi katika taasisi ya kiserikali.She works in a government institution.
• Walifunga ndoa ya kiserikali mjini.They had a civil wedding in town.
• Mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali yamesaidia sana.Non-governmental organizations have helped a great deal.