kisingizio
kee-see-ngee-ZEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilikisingiziokee-see-ngee-ZEE-ohsoon
Englishexcuse, pretext
Frenchexcuse, prétextesoon
Meaning
A reason given to justify something or to avoid blame, often one that hides the true reason.
Good to know
Plural visingizio (ki and vi class). Common in kwa kisingizio cha, on the pretext of.
Examples
- Aliacha kazi kwa kisingizio cha ugonjwa.He left work with illness as his excuse.
- Usitafute visingizio, fanya kazi yako.Do not look for excuses, do your work.
- Mvua haikuwa kisingizio cha kuchelewa.The rain was no excuse for being late.
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