kuhutubia
koo-hoo-too-BEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuhutubiakoo-hoo-too-BEE-ah
Englishto address, to give a speech (to)
Meaning
To speak formally to a gathering, a nation or a parliament, as leaders do at rallies and ceremonies.
Good to know
The audience is the object: kuhutubia wananchi, to address the people; kuhutubia taifa, to address the nation. The speech is hotuba.
Examples
- Rais atahutubia taifa kesho jioni.The President will address the nation tomorrow evening.
- Mgombea aliwahutubia wafuasi wake uwanjani.The candidate addressed his supporters at the ground.
- Mkuu wa shule alihutubia wazazi siku ya mahafali.The head teacher addressed the parents on graduation day.
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