kisiasa
kee-see-AH-sah
How to say it
Swahilikisiasakee-see-AH-sah
Englishpolitical; politically
Frenchpolitique ; politiquement
Meaning
Describes what has to do with politics, such as parties, power and government, or something done for political reasons.
Good to know
After a noun it comes with -a: vyama vya kisiasa, political parties. After a verb it is an adverb: kuchochewa kisiasa, to be politically motivated. It is siasa, politics, with ki-.
Examples
- Vyama vya kisiasa vimeanza kampeni zao.The political parties have started their campaigns.
- Hali ya kisiasa nchini imetulia sasa.The political situation in the country is calm now.
- Uamuzi huo ulifanywa kisiasa, si kitaalamu.That decision was made on political, not expert, grounds.
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