kuripoti
koo-ree-POH-tee
How to say it
Swahilikuripotikoo-ree-POH-tee
Frenchrapporter, signaler ; se présenter
Meaning
To give an account of news or of an event, to tell the authorities about something, or to present oneself officially at a place of work or study.
Good to know
Kuripoti polisi is to report to the police, and kuripoti kazini or kuripoti shuleni is to report for work or school. Ripoti is a report, and mwandishi means reporter.
Examples
- Ni wajibu wetu kuripoti matukio ya wizi polisi.It is our duty to report thefts to the police.
- Wanafunzi wapya wanatakiwa kuripoti shuleni Jumatatu.New pupils must report to school on Monday.
- Mwandishi alitumwa kuripoti habari za mafuriko.The journalist was sent to report on the floods.
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