kutangazia
koo-tah-ngah-ZEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikutangaziakoo-tah-ngah-ZEE-ahsoon
Meaning
To make something known to a certain audience, or to announce by means of something, such as a loudspeaker or a results form; also to advertise on someone's behalf.
Good to know
The applicative of kutangaza, to announce. Kuwatangazia wananchi, to announce to the people; vifaa vya kutangazia, public address equipment. Kutangazia umma is to make public.
Examples
- Rais aliwatangazia wananchi habari hiyo jana usiku.The president announced the news to the people last night.
- Walitumia kipaza sauti kutangazia mkutano.They used a loudspeaker to announce the meeting.
- Kampuni ilimlipa msanii kuwatangazia bidhaa zao.The company paid the artist to advertise their products.
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