kuhakiki
koo-hah-KEE-kee
How to say it
Swahilikuhakikikoo-hah-KEE-kee
Englishto verify, to check, to audit
Frenchvérifier, contrôler, auditer
Meaning
To examine something carefully to make sure it is true, correct or genuine, such as documents, payments or a list of names.
Good to know
Takes an object: kuhakiki vyeti, to verify certificates; kuhakiki daftari la wapiga kura, to check the voters’ register. The noun is uhakiki, verification.
Examples
- Tume itahakiki majina ya wapiga kura wote.The commission will verify the names of all voters.
- Benki ilihakiki saini yake kabla ya kulipa.The bank checked his signature before paying.
- Ni muhimu kuhakiki habari kabla ya kuzisambaza.It is important to verify news before spreading it.
Forms
kuhakikiwa (passive of kuhakiki, to verify)
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