kiutawala
kee-oo-tah-WAH-lah
How to say it
Swahilikiutawalakee-oo-tah-WAH-lahsoon
Englishadministrative; administrativelysoon
Frenchadministratif; administrativementsoon
Meaning
Describes something that has to do with the running or government of a place or an organization, such as administrative changes or regions.
Good to know
It does not change with the noun: mabadiliko ya kiutawala, administrative changes; eneo la kiutawala, an administrative area. From utawala, government or administration.
Examples
- Wilaya hii imegawanywa katika maeneo matatu ya kiutawala.This district has been divided into three administrative areas.
- Chama kilifanya mabadiliko ya kiutawala mwezi uliopita.The party made administrative changes last month.
- Tatizo hili ni la kiutawala, si la kifedha.This problem is an administrative one, not a financial one.
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