kutawaza
koo-tah-WAH-zah
How to say it
Swahilikutawazakoo-tah-WAH-zah
Englishto crown, to enthrone
Frenchcouronner, introniser
Meaning
To place someone on the throne or formally install a person as king, chief or other ruler.
Good to know
Mostly heard in the passive: alitawazwa kuwa mfalme, he was crowned king. A coronation is sherehe za kutawazwa.
Examples
- Wazee walimtawaza kijana huyo kuwa chifu wa kabila.The elders installed that young man as chief of the clan.
- Mfalme mpya atatawazwa mwezi ujao.The new king will be crowned next month.
- Sherehe za kumtawaza malkia zilifanyika jana.The ceremony to crown the queen took place yesterday.
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