kutahadharisha

How to say it

Meaning

To tell people about a danger or a bad result in advance, so that they take care or stop what they are doing.

Good to know

The causative of kutahadhari, to be careful; the person warned is the object, and the danger follows kuhusu, juu ya or kwamba: kuwatahadharisha wananchi kuhusu mafuriko.

Examples

• Mamlaka ya hali ya hewa imetahadharisha kuhusu mvua kubwa.The weather authority has warned about heavy rain.
• Daktari alitutahadharisha tusinywe maji machafu.The doctor warned us not to drink dirty water.
• Polisi wanawatahadharisha madereva kuendesha kwa uangalifu.The police are cautioning drivers to drive carefully.

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