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kutia saini

koo-TEE-ah sah-EE-nee

How to say it

Swahilikutia sainikoo-TEE-ah sah-EE-nee
Englishto sign
Frenchfaire signer, recruter (un joueur)

Meaning

To write one’s signature on a document to show agreement or approval, such as a contract, a law or a peace deal.

Good to know

A fixed phrase of kutia, to put, and saini, signature; the thing signed follows: kutia saini mkataba, to sign a contract. Also said kusaini or kutia sahihi.

Examples

  • Pande zote mbili zilitia saini mkataba wa amani.Both sides signed the peace agreement.
  • Rais atatia saini muswada huo wiki ijayo.The president will sign that bill next week.
  • Mchezaji huyo amekubali kutia saini mkataba mpya.The player has agreed to sign a new contract.

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