kutunuku
koo-too-NOO-koo
How to say it
Swahilikutunukukoo-too-NOO-koo
Frenchdécerner, conférer
Meaning
To give someone an honor, rank, degree or certificate in a formal way, such as a president commissioning officers or a board awarding certificates.
Good to know
Formal word: kutunuku vyeti, to award certificates; kutunuku kamisheni, to commission officers. The passive kutunukiwa, to be awarded, is common: alitunukiwa shahada, he was awarded a degree.
Examples
- Chuo kitawatunuku wahitimu shahada zao Ijumaa.The college will confer degrees on the graduates on Friday.
- Rais aliwatunuku maafisa wapya vyeo vyao.The president conferred their ranks on the new officers.
- Alitunukiwa nishani kwa ushujaa wake.He was awarded a medal for his bravery.
Forms
kutunukiwa (passive of kutunuku, to award)
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