kuweka wazi
koo-WEH-kah WAH-zee
How to say it
Swahilikuweka wazikoo-WEH-kah WAH-zeesoon
Englishto make clear, to reveal, to disclosesoon
Frenchmettre au clair, révéler, divulguersoon
Meaning
To state something openly or make public what was not known before, such as a plan, a relationship or a reason.
Good to know
Literally to put open. It takes an object or kuhusu or kwamba: kuweka wazi msimamo wake, to make his position clear; aliweka wazi kwamba, he made it clear that.
Examples
- Kocha ameweka wazi kikosi chake cha mechi ya kesho.The coach has revealed his squad for tomorrow’s match.
- Waziri aliweka wazi sababu za kuahirisha mradi.The minister made clear the reasons for postponing the project.
- Ni muhimu kuweka wazi gharama zote kwa wateja.It is important to disclose all costs to customers.
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