kitangulizi

How to say it

Meaning

in mathematics, an odd number, one not divisible by two; also, the vanguard of an army, or an introduction/preface.

Good to know

math. uneven/odd num- ber. 2.: - cha jeshi. vanguard; = utan- gulizi

Examples

• Tatu ni mfano wa kitangulizi.Three is an example of an odd number.
• Kitangulizi cha jeshi kiliingia kwanza vitani.The vanguard of the army entered the battle first.
• Alisoma kitangulizi cha kitabu kabla ya sura ya kwanza.He read the book's introduction before the first chapter.
• Je, namba hii ni kitangulizi au kigawanyiko?Is this number odd or even?